01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 561440 Collection Agencies Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 561440
Federal contract activity classified under Collection Agencies across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 561440 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 561440 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$240.01M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $892.40M | 180 | 30 | 8 | — |
| FY 2021 | $482.39M | 159 | 29 | 11 | −45.9% |
| FY 2022 | $40.80M | 137 | 28 | 8 | −91.5% |
| FY 2023 | $93.86M | 95 | 16 | 11 | +130.1% |
| FY 2024 | $7.88M | 109 | 27 | 11 | −91.6% |
| FY 2025 | $150.74M | 112 | 19 | 11 | +1,812.6% |
| FY 2026 | $240.01M | 158 | 22 | 13 | +59.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 9100 | $1.36B | 229 | 20 | 71.5% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $187.54M | 175 | 7 | 9.8% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $184.81M | 144 | 3 | 9.7% |
| BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE | 2036 | $171.79M | 136 | 5 | 9.0% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $5.72M | 4 | 1 | 0.3% |
| NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART | 3355 | $4.83M | 6 | 1 | 0.3% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $2.04M | 38 | 4 | 0.1% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $1.01M | 102 | 4 | 0.1% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $600.0K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR) | 7571 | $393.3K | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 561440?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSA ACQUISITIONS OFFICE | 910031 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.36B | 229 | 20 | 71.5% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $187.56M | 173 | 7 | 9.8% |
| FISCAL SERVICE | 2033H6 | BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE | $171.79M | 136 | 5 | 9.0% |
| OPERATION SERVICES | 2032H8 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $114.40M | 103 | 1 | 6.0% |
| TAXPAYER FOCUSED SUPPORT | 2043FY | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $66.27M | 34 | 3 | 3.5% |
| DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS | 70CDCR | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $5.72M | 4 | 1 | 0.3% |
| NGA PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS | 333011 | NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART | $4.83M | 6 | 1 | 0.3% |
| IT STRATEGY AND MODERNIZATION | 2032H5 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $4.15M | 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES TRAINING CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B01C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $2.04M | 38 | 4 | 0.1% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT0014 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $600.0K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 561440 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL SERVICE GROUP, LLC | $234.40M | 216 | 4 | 12.3% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| COAST PROFESSIONAL, INC. | $224.40M | 48 | 4 | 11.8% | Sep 20, 2026 |
| PERFORMANT RECOVERY, INC. | $213.63M | 91 | 2 | 11.2% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| NATIONAL RECOVERIES INC | $154.21M | 18 | 1 | 8.1% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| F.H. CANN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $134.24M | 38 | 4 | 7.0% | Sep 5, 2026 |
| NATIONAL CREDIT SERVICES, INC. | $133.68M | 20 | 1 | 7.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| CENTRAL RESEARCH INC | $132.66M | 21 | 1 | 7.0% | Jan 25, 2024 |
| IMMEDIATE CREDIT RECOVERY, INC | $130.91M | 16 | 1 | 6.9% | Oct 6, 2023 |
| ACTION FINANCIAL | $127.59M | 19 | 1 | 6.7% | Jan 25, 2024 |
| RELIANT CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $125.33M | 18 | 1 | 6.6% | Mar 26, 2024 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 561440?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R705 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DEBT COLLECTION | $1.52B | 434 | 29 | 79.6% |
| R704 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING | $237.62M | 165 | 6 | 12.5% |
| R710 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL | $184.81M | 144 | 3 | 9.7% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $5.75M | 10 | 2 | 0.3% |
| S205 | HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION | $5.56M | 68 | 3 | 0.3% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $4.12M | 64 | 8 | 0.2% |
| S222 | HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE | $159.7K | 15 | 3 | 0.0% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $105.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| R702 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION | $101.5K | 8 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 4540 | WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT | $53.5K | 25 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 561440?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.72B | 574 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $113.84M | 200 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $15.94M | 119 |
| BPA CALL | $62.06M | 57 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 561440?
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 $1.91B market as addressable.