Federal contract market · NAICS 541511
Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $10.7B
- Contract awards
- 5,573
- Average award size
- $1.9M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 3.6% growth
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $8.6B |
| FY22 | $9.1B |
| FY23 | $10.5B |
| FY24 | $10.8B |
| FY25 | $10.3B |
| FY26 | $10.7B |
Obligations grew 3.6% year over year, from $10.3B in FY2025 to $10.7B in FY2026 to date.
Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) accounts for $10.7B in obligations in FY2026 to date. The market recorded 5,573 awards with an average award size of $1.9M, and obligations were up 3.6% year over year. Fiscal-year obligations have steadily changed: FY21 totaled $8.6B, FY22 totaled $9.1B, FY23 totaled $10.5B, FY24 totaled $10.8B, FY25 totaled $10.3B, and FY26 totaled $10.7B. The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency, obligating $4.1B. The Department of Health and Human Services follows with $1.5B, and the Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $903M. PALANTIR USG INC is the largest vendor, with $1.1B in obligations, followed by GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. with $771M and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC with $483M. Buyers and vendors show concentration at the top, while award count and average award size indicate a mix of contract scales across the market. These figures are fiscal year to date and represent contract obligations.
Who are the biggest buyers of NAICS 541511 services?
Department of Defense obligated $4.1B and is the largest buyer. Department of Health and Human Services obligated $1.5B, and Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $903M. General Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Commerce each contributed sizable obligations: $641M, $584M, and $540M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $4.1B |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $1.5B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $903M |
| General Services Administration | $641M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $584M |
| Department of Commerce | $540M |
| Department of Justice | $382M |
| Department of the Treasury | $322M |
| Department of the Interior | $294M |
| Department of Transportation | $275M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $4.1B (38.9% of all obligations).
Which contractors capture the most NAICS 541511 obligations?
PALANTIR USG INC captured $1.1B and is the largest contractor. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. captured $771M, and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC captured $483M. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC, and PERATON INC. also appear in the top 10 with $302M, $234M, and $228M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| PALANTIR USG INC | $1.1B |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $771M |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $483M |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $302M |
| SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | $234M |
| PERATON INC. | $228M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $226M |
| SOFTRAMS LLC | $182M |
| INDEX ANALYTICS LLC | $144M |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP | $114M |
PALANTIR USG INC led all vendors with $1.1B in obligations, 10.1% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PALANTIR USG INC | $1.1B |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $771M |
| 3 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $483M |
| 4 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $302M |
| 5 | SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | $234M |
| 6 | PERATON INC. | $228M |
| 7 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $226M |
| 8 | SOFTRAMS LLC | $182M |
| 9 | INDEX ANALYTICS LLC | $144M |
| 10 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP | $114M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SECURIGENCE LLC | $664M | Department of Defense |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $604M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $580M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $580M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | PALANTIR USG INC | $546M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $525M | Social Security Administration |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $446M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | $400M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 9 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $372M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $315M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $311M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 12 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $265M | Department of Defense |
| 13 | COGNOSANTE MVH LLC | $262M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 14 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $255M | National Science Foundation |
| 15 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $251M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $251M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP | $244M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | MAVERIS LLC | $219M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 19 | MI TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | $196M | General Services Administration |
| 20 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $185M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 21 | COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE INC | $178M | Department of State |
| 22 | ECS FEDERAL, LLC | $177M | Department of Justice |
| 23 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $175M | Department of Commerce |
| 24 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $174M | General Services Administration |
| 25 | ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $163M | Department of Defense |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HR001121F0006 | SECURIGENCE LLC | $664M | Department of Defense | 2027-06-30 |
| 2 | FA872625FB025 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $446M | Department of Defense | 2026-11-30 |
| 3 | 36C10B24F0365 | SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC | $400M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-09-26 |
| 4 | HQ085221F0006 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $315M | Department of Defense | 2026-09-30 |
| 5 | 36C10B23F0039 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $311M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2026-12-15 |
| 6 | 75FCMC22F0005 | COGNOSANTE MVH LLC | $262M | Department of Health and Human Services | 2026-11-29 |
| 7 | W519TC23F0051 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP | $244M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-22 |
| 8 | 36C10B23F0346 | MAVERIS LLC | $219M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-09-28 |
| 9 | 70SBUR21F00000089 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $185M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-02-12 |
| 10 | SAQMMA15C0138 | COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE INC | $178M | Department of State | 2027-02-28 |
| 11 | 47QDCB22F0006 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $174M | General Services Administration | 2027-03-31 |
| 12 | 86615424C00013 | SALIENT CRGT, INC. | $159M | Department of Housing and Urban Development | 2026-09-29 |
| 13 | 36C10B25F0043 | BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $158M | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2027-01-22 |
| 14 | 70SBUR24F00000103 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $158M | Department of Homeland Security | 2027-09-10 |
| 15 | W519TC26F0012 | PALANTIR USG INC | $145M | Department of Defense | 2026-12-15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541511?
The federal government obligated $10.7B on NAICS 541511 in FY2026 to date. The market recorded 5,573 awards with an average award size of $1.9M, and obligations were up 3.6% year over year. Fiscal-year totals show a trajectory: FY21 $8.6B, FY22 $9.1B, FY23 $10.5B, FY24 $10.8B, FY25 $10.3B, FY26 $10.7B.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 541511 services?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $4.1B. Department of Health and Human Services follows with $1.5B, and Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $903M. Other top buyers include General Services Administration at $641M and Department of Homeland Security at $584M.
Who are the largest NAICS 541511 government contractors?
PALANTIR USG INC is the largest contractor, with $1.1B in obligations. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. is second with $771M, and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC is third with $483M. Other top vendors include INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION at $302M and SPREZZATURA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC at $234M.
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