01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 541612 Human Resources Consulting Services (2007), Human Resources And Executive Search Consulting Services (2002) Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 541612
Federal contract activity classified under Human Resources Consulting Services (2007), Human Resources And Executive Search Consulting Services (2002) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 541612 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 541612 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$745.16M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $712.08M | 2,220 | 439 | 123 | — |
| FY 2021 | $774.97M | 2,235 | 423 | 120 | +8.8% |
| FY 2022 | $856.00M | 2,323 | 412 | 119 | +10.5% |
| FY 2023 | $1.06B | 2,062 | 379 | 120 | +23.4% |
| FY 2024 | $837.27M | 2,117 | 360 | 118 | −20.8% |
| FY 2025 | $798.07M | 1,919 | 308 | 113 | −4.7% |
| FY 2026 | $745.16M | 1,307 | 259 | 100 | −6.6% |
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 ARMY | 2100 | $1.89B | 1,399 | 83 | 32.7% |
| TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 7013 | $467.69M | 353 | 22 | 8.1% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $246.12M | 389 | 37 | 4.3% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $236.45M | 362 | 34 | 4.1% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $222.15M | 152 | 22 | 3.8% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $219.18M | 249 | 21 | 3.8% |
| OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT | 2400 | $200.56M | 158 | 26 | 3.5% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $199.58M | 362 | 78 | 3.5% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $170.83M | 360 | 14 | 3.0% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $142.09M | 364 | 16 | 2.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 541612?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY | W15QKN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.53B | 921 | 26 | 26.5% |
| WORKFORCE & ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS | 70T010 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $462.39M | 195 | 17 | 8.0% |
| SAC FREDERICK (36C10X) | 36C10X | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $222.09M | 60 | 4 | 3.8% |
| W6QM MICC-FT KNOX | W9124D | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $211.03M | 105 | 9 | 3.7% |
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $191.61M | 262 | 61 | 3.3% |
| USDA FOREST SERVICE | 123187 | FOREST SERVICE | $140.47M | 305 | 11 | 2.4% |
| NASA HEADQUARTERS | 80HQTR | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $139.38M | 142 | 2 | 2.4% |
| OPM DC CENTRAL OFFICE CONTRACTING | 243226 | OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT | $132.33M | 130 | 24 | 2.3% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | 1331L5 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $130.46M | 288 | 18 | 2.3% |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B04C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $120.19M | 40 | 3 | 2.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 541612 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $372.95M | 206 | 14 | 6.5% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $341.20M | 130 | 5 | 5.9% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 360 PATRIOT ENTERPRISES LLC | $313.94M | 241 | 1 | 5.4% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $281.97M | 179 | 15 | 4.9% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SERCO INC. | $277.13M | 88 | 2 | 4.8% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| ARMED FORCES SERVICES CORPORATION | $272.05M | 120 | 2 | 4.7% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| CALIBRE SYSTEMS, INC. | $193.88M | 54 | 3 | 3.4% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| INVERNESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $174.14M | 35 | 1 | 3.0% | Sep 29, 2023 |
| STRATEGIC RESOURCES, INC. | $169.00M | 62 | 1 | 2.9% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGIES (MAT), INCORPORATED | $164.47M | 65 | 1 | 2.8% | May 6, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 541612?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $2.18B | 1,889 | 119 | 37.7% |
| R431 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES | $1.82B | 4,883 | 353 | 31.4% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $689.92M | 3,288 | 261 | 11.9% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $251.23M | 702 | 81 | 4.3% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $220.96M | 620 | 77 | 3.8% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $67.41M | 27 | 1 | 1.2% |
| R410 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT | $44.24M | 158 | 44 | 0.8% |
| Q201 | MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE | $38.27M | 48 | 5 | 0.7% |
| U002 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- PERSONNEL TESTING | $37.49M | 81 | 8 | 0.6% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $36.89M | 131 | 23 | 0.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 541612?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $4.04B | 7,382 |
| BPA CALL | $518.74M | 2,576 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $75.19M | 2,149 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.14B | 2,076 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 541612?
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 $5.78B market as addressable.