01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 541930 Translation And Interpretation Services Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 541930
Federal contract activity classified under Translation And Interpretation Services across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 541930 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 541930 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$373.97M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $407.35M | 9,892 | 727 | 105 | — |
| FY 2021 | $406.54M | 8,396 | 663 | 105 | −0.2% |
| FY 2022 | $390.51M | 10,751 | 961 | 117 | −3.9% |
| FY 2023 | $456.84M | 13,539 | 1,128 | 115 | +17.0% |
| FY 2024 | $437.85M | 13,595 | 1,085 | 120 | −4.2% |
| FY 2025 | $372.29M | 11,568 | 1,045 | 112 | −15.0% |
| FY 2026 | $373.97M | 7,380 | 834 | 104 | +0.5% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $450.00M | 2,582 | 205 | 15.8% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $384.89M | 23,606 | 22 | 13.5% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $317.10M | 32,467 | 1,155 | 11.1% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $210.16M | 1,217 | 11 | 7.4% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $203.35M | 329 | 9 | 7.1% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $158.27M | 336 | 39 | 5.6% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $141.44M | 461 | 12 | 5.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $115.94M | 180 | 16 | 4.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $111.70M | 1,353 | 129 | 3.9% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $90.31M | 264 | 9 | 3.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 541930?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMD-PROCUREMENT SERVICES SECTION | 15JPSS | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | $428.87M | 476 | 14 | 15.1% |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION | 15DD0S | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $318.57M | 22,352 | 7 | 11.2% |
| NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO | 15BNAS | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $209.38M | 121 | 3 | 7.4% |
| HQ USSOCOM | H92402 | U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | $195.11M | 138 | 1 | 6.9% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $191.95M | 616 | 26 | 6.7% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $141.44M | 461 | 12 | 5.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $115.94M | 180 | 16 | 4.1% |
| OFFICE OF LANGUAGE SERVICES | 190PRL | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $98.41M | 30,299 | 1,054 | 3.5% |
| MISSION SUPPORT WASHINGTON | 70CMSW | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $95.04M | 61 | 5 | 3.3% |
| 0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT | W91WFU | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $91.15M | 305 | 3 | 3.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 541930 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC | $456.38M | 525 | 8 | 16.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| WORLDWIDE LANGUAGE RESOURCES, INC. | $197.83M | 158 | 3 | 7.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| PGLS LLC | $181.56M | 217 | 9 | 6.4% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| METROPOLITAN INTERPRETERS & TRANSLATORS, INC. | $168.77M | 12,266 | 5 | 5.9% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| METLANG LLC | $123.19M | 8,266 | 4 | 4.3% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| KACE COMPANY, LLC, THE | $121.10M | 124 | 5 | 4.3% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $96.09M | 31 | 1 | 3.4% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| MISSION ESSENTIAL GROUP, LLC, THE | $91.12M | 300 | 4 | 3.2% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| LANGUAGE SELECT, LLC | $88.51M | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED | $83.18M | 128 | 2 | 2.9% | Sep 28, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 541930?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R608 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING | $2.13B | 69,904 | 1,645 | 74.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $367.64M | 1,481 | 118 | 12.9% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $181.01M | 150 | 22 | 6.4% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $28.23M | 68 | 5 | 1.0% |
| R710 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL | $16.15M | 12 | 2 | 0.6% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $14.90M | 213 | 35 | 0.5% |
| U008 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | $9.97M | 108 | 14 | 0.4% |
| R603 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSCRIPTION | $9.46M | 802 | 86 | 0.3% |
| U099 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER | $8.46M | 130 | 18 | 0.3% |
| AD26 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: SERVICES (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | $7.66M | 5 | 2 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 541930?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $1.02B | 56,118 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.25B | 11,868 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $92.10M | 5,842 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $485.04M | 1,293 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 541930?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $2.85B market as addressable.