01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 513210 Software Publishers Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 513210
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 513210 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 513210 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.20B
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2021 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2022 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2023 | $440.34M | 3,828 | 1,553 | 126 | — |
| FY 2024 | $956.54M | 5,313 | 1,805 | 135 | +117.2% |
| FY 2025 | $1.54B | 6,364 | 1,895 | 141 | +60.6% |
| FY 2026 | $2.20B | 6,118 | 1,716 | 139 | +43.1% |
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 AIR FORCE | 5700 | $1.12B | 1,891 | 394 | 21.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $868.95M | 2,188 | 514 | 16.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $408.27M | 3,954 | 840 | 8.0% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $284.52M | 563 | 90 | 5.5% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $236.39M | 438 | 112 | 4.6% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $188.98M | 185 | 45 | 3.7% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $183.19M | 2,027 | 302 | 3.6% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $159.71M | 129 | 33 | 3.1% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | $143.08M | 50 | 20 | 2.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $129.37M | 508 | 160 | 2.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 513210?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8806 BATTLE MNGMNT C3 SSC/BCK | FA8806 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $442.86M | 96 | 19 | 8.6% |
| W6QK ACC-RI | W519TC | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $407.19M | 180 | 49 | 7.9% |
| 692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600 | 692M15 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $222.52M | 284 | 77 | 4.3% |
| IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL84 | HC1084 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $180.07M | 255 | 8 | 3.5% |
| USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC | 123144 | USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | $143.08M | 50 | 20 | 2.8% |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION | 70CTD0 | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $134.89M | 11 | 4 | 2.6% |
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W58P05 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $125.92M | 123 | 29 | 2.5% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $113.99M | 166 | 53 | 2.2% |
| IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL83 | HC1028 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $103.52M | 280 | 77 | 2.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG CONTR CTR | W9128Z | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $99.78M | 35 | 15 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 513210 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALANTIR USG INC | $679.11M | 141 | 5 | 13.2% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | $618.01M | 146 | 18 | 12.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP | $417.16M | 1,135 | 65 | 8.1% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P | $392.94M | 426 | 10 | 7.7% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| COMPUTABLE INSIGHTS LLC | $161.43M | 56 | 4 | 3.1% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| COPPER RIVER DATA SOLUTIONS, LLC | $90.57M | 30 | 2 | 1.8% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| POPLICUS INC | $79.80M | 55 | 5 | 1.6% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| CA, INC. | $62.88M | 6 | 1 | 1.2% | May 19, 2026 |
| THE MATHWORKS, INC. | $51.30M | 248 | 18 | 1.0% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| PLEXSYS INTERFACE PRODUCTS, INC | $47.92M | 22 | 1 | 0.9% | Jul 10, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 513210?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $2.06B | 7,497 | 1,552 | 40.2% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $1.18B | 4,822 | 1,053 | 22.9% |
| 7B22 | IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $273.69M | 278 | 103 | 5.3% |
| 7A20 | IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $259.54M | 2,130 | 701 | 5.1% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $218.07M | 741 | 268 | 4.2% |
| 7B20 | IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $92.62M | 499 | 153 | 1.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $91.09M | 261 | 106 | 1.8% |
| 7F20 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $68.23M | 301 | 112 | 1.3% |
| DE10 | IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools | $63.47M | 223 | 99 | 1.2% |
| 7E20 | IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) | $62.20M | 363 | 123 | 1.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 513210?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.08B | 16,386 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.68B | 2,087 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.36B | 1,979 |
| BPA CALL | $1.02B | 1,171 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 513210?
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 $5.13B market as addressable.