Key takeaways
- NAICS 541512 covers planning and designing computer systems that combine hardware, software and communications technology, often including installation and support.
- The SBA size standard is $34.0M in average annual receipts. An August 2026 SBA proposal would change it to $531M (all of 5415); that proposal is not in effect.
- Federal agencies awarded $32.04B in this code in FY 2025, and small businesses won $7.54B, or 23.5%.
NAICS 541512 at a glance
| Fact | 541512 |
|---|---|
| NAICS code | 541512 |
| Title | Computer Systems Design Services |
| SBA size standard | $34.0M receipts |
| Proposed standard (Aug. 2026) | $531M (all of 5415) (not in effect) |
| Federal awards, FY 2025 | $32.04B |
| Small-business awards, FY 2025 | $7.54B (23.5%) |
| Rank by small-business dollars | 5 of the top 15 codes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau NAICS manual; SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards, 13 CFR 121.201; GovSpend analysis of FPDS data, May 27, 2026. Confirm any size determination with the SBA size tool.
What NAICS 541512 covers
This industry comprises businesses primarily engaged in planning and designing computer systems that combine hardware, software and communications technology, often including installation and support.
Related codes: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services, 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services, 541519 Other Computer Related Services.
Size standard for 541512
A company qualifies as small under NAICS 541512 if its average annual receipts are $34.0M or less, counting affiliates.
In August 2026, the SBA proposed new size standards that would set this code at $531M (all of 5415). The proposal is not in effect. See our SBA size standards guide.
Federal spending in 541512
Federal agencies awarded $32.04B in contracts under NAICS 541512 in fiscal 2025, and $7.54B, or 23.5%, went to small businesses. That ranks 541512 No. 5 among NAICS codes by small-business dollars, according to GovSpend's analysis of FPDS data. See the full ranking of top NAICS codes for government contracts.
How to win contracts in 541512
- List the code in SAM.gov. Add 541512 to your registration if it describes work you do, and choose a primary code for your main business; see our SAM registration guide.
- Search by code. Filter SAM.gov contract opportunities and agency procurement forecasts by 541512 to find recurring buyers.
- Study past awards. Look at which agencies, contract vehicles and incumbents dominate the code before you pursue it.
- Target the right agencies. Our federal agency guides cover budgets, buying components and forecasts for 23 agencies.
- Look beyond federal. States, cities, counties and school districts buy the same services; see our state government guides.
How KSG helps
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