Federal contract market · NAICS 541511
Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $8.3B
- Contract awards
- 4,658
- Average award size
- $1.8M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 19.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $8.6B |
| FY22 | $9.2B |
| FY23 | $10.5B |
| FY24 | $10.8B |
| FY25 | $10.3B |
| FY26 | $8.3B |
Obligations fell 19.1% year over year, from $10.3B in FY2025 to $8.3B in FY2026 to date.
Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) recorded $8.3B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. The market delivered 4,658 awards with an average award size of $1.8M. Obligations fell 19.1% year over year. Fiscal history shows a peak in FY24 at $10.8B and a recent decline from $10.3B in FY25 to $8.3B in FY26. The Department of Defense led buying activity with $3.6B, followed by the Department of Health and Human Services at $1.1B and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $759M. Prime competition remains concentrated: PALANTIR USG INC received $1B, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. received $642M, and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC received $376M. Contracting across civilian agencies and the military sustained the bulk of obligations, while award counts and average award size indicate a mix of large primes and numerous smaller task orders. Readers should note that FY2026 totals are partial, reflecting fiscal year to date obligations only.
How does FY2026 to date compare with prior fiscal years?
FY2026 to date obligations totaled $8.3B, below the FY25 total of $10.3B. FY24 was the largest recent year at $10.8B, with FY23 at $10.5B. The series shows a decline from FY24 to FY26 and obligations fell 19.1% year over year.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $3.6B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $1.1B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $759M |
| General Services Administration | $492M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $414M |
| Department of Commerce | $384M |
| Department of Justice | $270M |
| Department of the Treasury | $253M |
| Department of Transportation | $199M |
| Department of Agriculture | $151M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $3.6B (43.4% of all obligations).
Which agencies and vendors dominate NAICS 541511 in FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer with $3.6B, followed by the Department of Health and Human Services at $1.1B and the Department of Veterans Affairs at $759M. PALANTIR USG INC is the largest vendor with $1B, followed by GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. at $642M and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC at $376M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| PALANTIR USG INC | $1B |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $642M |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $376M |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $285M |
| SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | $214M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $204M |
| PERATON INC. | $152M |
| SOFTRAMS LLC | $148M |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $103M |
| INDEX ANALYTICS LLC | $102M |
PALANTIR USG INC led all vendors with $1B in obligations, 12.2% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PALANTIR USG INC | $1B |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $642M |
| 3 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $376M |
| 4 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $285M |
| 5 | SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | $214M |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $204M |
| 7 | PERATON INC. | $152M |
| 8 | SOFTRAMS LLC | $148M |
| 9 | CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $103M |
| 10 | INDEX ANALYTICS LLC | $102M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SECURIGENCE LLC | $627M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $604M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | PALANTIR USG INC | $546M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $525M | Social Security Administration |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $439M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | $380M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 7 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $372M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $310M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 9 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $306M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | COGNOSANTE MVH LLC | $262M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 11 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $255M | National Science Foundation |
| 12 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $253M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $251M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $248M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP | $204M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | MI TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | $196M | General Services Administration |
| 17 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $183M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 18 | ECS FEDERAL, LLC | $177M | Department of Justice |
| 19 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $175M | Department of Commerce |
| 20 | COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE INC | $167M | Department of State |
| 21 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $163M | General Services Administration |
| 22 | ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $163M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | PLANNED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC | $162M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 24 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $158M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 25 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $156M | Department of Homeland Security |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS001730048 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $525M | Social Security Administration | 2026-12-30 |
| 2 | FA872625FB025 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $439M | Department of Defense | 2026-11-30 |
| 3 | 36C10B24F0365 | SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | $380M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-02-03 |
| 4 | 36C10B23F0039 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $310M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-09-15 |
| 5 | HQ085221F0006 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $306M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 6 | 75FCMC22F0005 | COGNOSANTE MVH LLC | $262M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-11-29 |
| 7 | 70SBUR21F00000089 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $183M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-02-12 |
| 8 | SAQMMA15C0138 | COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE INC | $167M | Department of State | 2026-08-31 |
| 9 | 47QDCB22F0006 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $163M | General Services Administration | 2027-03-31 |
| 10 | 36C10B23F0346 | MAVERIS LLC | $163M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-09-28 |
| 11 | 36C10B25F0043 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $158M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-01-22 |
| 12 | W519TC26F0012 | PALANTIR USG INC | $145M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-15 |
| 13 | 70B04C25F00000086 | DEV TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC | $142M | Department of Homeland Security | 2026-12-31 |
| 14 | 75FCMC22F0065 | PERATON INC. | $125M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2027-03-14 |
| 15 | 15JPSS22F00000649 | GUIDEHOUSE INC. | $121M | Department of Justice | 2026-09-07 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541511?
The federal government obligated $8.3B on NAICS 541511 in FY2026 to date. The market recorded 4,658 awards with an average award size of $1.8M, and obligations fell 19.1% year over year. Fiscal totals were higher in recent prior years, with FY25 at $10.3B and FY24 at $10.8B.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 541511 services?
The Department of Defense buys the most NAICS 541511 services, with $3.6B in obligations. The Department of Health and Human Services follows with $1.1B and the Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $759M. Ten agencies account for the largest shares, including the General Services Administration at $492M and the Department of Homeland Security at $414M.
Who are the largest NAICS 541511 government contractors?
PALANTIR USG INC is the largest NAICS 541511 government contractor with $1B in obligations. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. is second with $642M and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC is third with $376M. Other top vendors include INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION at $285M and SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC at $214M.
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