NAICS 541511

Custom Software Development Government Contracts

Custom programming, software engineering, application development. Search federal, state, and local government bids for NAICS code 541511.

What is NAICS Code 541511?

NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code 541511 covers custom software development. This classification includes businesses that provide custom programming, software engineering, application development. If your business operates in this space, you can use NAICS 541511 when registering on SAM.gov and bidding on government contracts.

Top Agencies Posting Custom Software Development Contracts

The federal agencies that most frequently post contracts for NAICS 541511 include: DoD, DHS, NASA, VA. These agencies regularly post solicitations on SAM.gov that GoBidLink monitors and indexes for you.

Set-Aside Opportunities

Custom Software Development contracts frequently include set-aside designations: 8(a), Small Business. Set-asides limit competition to qualifying small or disadvantaged businesses, making it easier to win contracts. GoBidLink shows set-aside status for every federal contract.

How to Win Custom Software Development Government Contracts

• Register on SAM.gov with NAICS 541511 as a primary or secondary code
• Search daily using GoBidLink to find new custom software development opportunities
• Target set-asides if you qualify for 8(a), Small Business
• Start small with contracts in the $200K-$20M range to build past performance
• Monitor state & local bids which often have less competition than federal

Related NAICS Codes

Businesses in custom software development often also qualify for contracts under these related NAICS codes:

Common Search Terms

Government agencies search for custom software development using terms like: software development, custom programming, application development. GoBidLink matches all of these terms when searching for NAICS 541511 opportunities.