01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 511210 Software Publishers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 511210
Federal contract activity classified under Software Publishers across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 511210 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 511210 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$5.99B
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $3.45B | 15,534 | 2,831 | 154 | — |
| FY 2021 | $3.81B | 15,954 | 2,908 | 153 | +10.6% |
| FY 2022 | $4.80B | 16,073 | 2,812 | 154 | +26.1% |
| FY 2023 | $5.30B | 11,981 | 1,646 | 148 | +10.3% |
| FY 2024 | $6.09B | 10,738 | 1,220 | 151 | +15.0% |
| FY 2025 | $5.97B | 9,465 | 879 | 146 | −2.0% |
| FY 2026 | $5.99B | 6,752 | 571 | 145 | +0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $4.35B | 13,878 | 1,153 | 12.3% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $4.17B | 10,011 | 594 | 11.8% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $3.82B | 2,335 | 146 | 10.8% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $3.34B | 6,249 | 442 | 9.4% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.32B | 13,083 | 873 | 9.4% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $2.26B | 1,761 | 54 | 6.4% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $1.53B | 1,009 | 124 | 4.3% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $1.28B | 311 | 22 | 3.6% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $1.06B | 1,130 | 108 | 3.0% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $1.02B | 773 | 82 | 2.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 511210?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL84 | HC1084 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $3.30B | 1,413 | 43 | 9.3% |
| TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B) | 36C10B | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.94B | 475 | 51 | 8.3% |
| FA8772 AFLCMC HNIK | FA8772 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.82B | 88 | 8 | 5.1% |
| NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS | N00039 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.59B | 289 | 17 | 4.5% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $1.53B | 1,009 | 124 | 4.3% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 4 | 47QFSA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $1.47B | 717 | 12 | 4.2% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $1.28B | 311 | 22 | 3.6% |
| DCSO PHILADELPHIA | SP4701 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $982.90M | 518 | 40 | 2.8% |
| IT STRATEGY AND MODERNIZATION | 2032H5 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $963.70M | 762 | 58 | 2.7% |
| COMMANDER | M67854 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $747.74M | 499 | 17 | 2.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 511210 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELL MARKETING L.P. | $8.15B | 5,712 | 68 | 23.0% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | $7.51B | 15,375 | 156 | 21.2% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | $5.48B | 2,901 | 70 | 15.5% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| MINBURN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | $1.57B | 879 | 30 | 4.4% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED | $1.22B | 463 | 19 | 3.4% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. | $901.21M | 2,643 | 87 | 2.5% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| FOUR LLC | $615.66M | 1,605 | 47 | 1.7% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| CISCO SYSTEMS INC. | $523.72M | 128 | 2 | 1.5% | Jun 17, 2022 |
| CA, INC. | $482.84M | 92 | 11 | 1.4% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| UNISON SOFTWARE, INC. | $362.63M | 720 | 39 | 1.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 511210?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $9.80B | 18,539 | 1,331 | 27.7% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $7.37B | 9,300 | 819 | 20.8% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $3.67B | 14,977 | 1,994 | 10.4% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $2.64B | 2,235 | 265 | 7.5% |
| 7A20 | IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $1.83B | 5,176 | 723 | 5.2% |
| 7E20 | IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) | $1.03B | 1,978 | 182 | 2.9% |
| D319 | IT AND TELECOM- ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE PLANS | $923.80M | 4,208 | 825 | 2.6% |
| DE10 | IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools | $823.31M | 359 | 95 | 2.3% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $817.89M | 1,220 | 209 | 2.3% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $473.18M | 986 | 150 | 1.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 511210?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $13.91B | 34,782 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.39B | 26,353 |
| BPA CALL | $17.92B | 20,401 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.18B | 4,961 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 511210?
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 $35.41B market as addressable.