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 2019–FY 2025. 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 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $595.99M | 11,812 | 970 | 105 | — |
| FY 2020 | $407.35M | 9,892 | 727 | 105 | −31.7% |
| FY 2021 | $406.54M | 8,396 | 663 | 105 | −0.2% |
| FY 2022 | $390.49M | 10,752 | 961 | 117 | −3.9% |
| FY 2023 | $456.84M | 13,539 | 1,128 | 114 | +17.0% |
| FY 2024 | $437.86M | 13,594 | 1,084 | 119 | −4.2% |
| FY 2025 | $372.42M | 11,549 | 1,045 | 111 | −14.9% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $438.00M | 2,717 | 223 | 14.3% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $428.92M | 26,926 | 26 | 14.0% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $312.63M | 32,609 | 1,191 | 10.2% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $270.17M | 344 | 10 | 8.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $212.52M | 1,462 | 153 | 6.9% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $210.64M | 1,285 | 16 | 6.9% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $156.31M | 387 | 39 | 5.1% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $129.55M | 515 | 11 | 4.2% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $116.12M | 187 | 17 | 3.8% |
| U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES | 7003 | $84.86M | 729 | 45 | 2.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 541930?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMD-PROCUREMENT SERVICES STAFF | 15JPSS | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | $415.20M | 461 | 15 | 13.5% |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION | 15DD0S | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $356.86M | 25,427 | 10 | 11.6% |
| HQ USSOCOM | H92402 | U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | $263.39M | 158 | 1 | 8.6% |
| NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO | 15BNAS | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $194.69M | 165 | 3 | 6.3% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $184.48M | 636 | 28 | 6.0% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $129.55M | 515 | 11 | 4.2% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $116.12M | 187 | 17 | 3.8% |
| W00Y CONTR OFC DODAAC | W911W4 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $102.23M | 17 | 6 | 3.3% |
| OFFICE OF LANGUAGE SERVICES | 190PRL | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $101.00M | 30,436 | 1,080 | 3.3% |
| MISSION SUPPORT WASHINGTON | 70CMSW | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $95.29M | 82 | 5 | 3.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 541930 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC | $428.58M | 975 | 7 | 14.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| WORLDWIDE LANGUAGE RESOURCES, INC. | $236.17M | 179 | 4 | 7.7% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| METROPOLITAN INTERPRETERS & TRANSLATORS, INC. | $215.37M | 14,956 | 5 | 7.0% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| PGLS LLC | $152.64M | 194 | 10 | 5.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| MISSION ESSENTIAL GROUP, LLC, THE | $125.79M | 268 | 4 | 4.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| M V M, INC. | $117.71M | 4,277 | 4 | 3.8% | May 18, 2023 |
| KACE COMPANY, LLC, THE | $96.27M | 113 | 5 | 3.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| METLANG LLC | $92.58M | 6,375 | 4 | 3.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $83.11M | 23 | 1 | 2.7% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| LANGUAGE SELECT, LLC | $78.38M | 29 | 1 | 2.6% | May 15, 2025 |
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 | $2.19B | 73,922 | 1,726 | 71.3% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $451.94M | 1,537 | 131 | 14.7% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $251.96M | 160 | 20 | 8.2% |
| U008 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | $26.92M | 100 | 15 | 0.9% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $22.03M | 55 | 5 | 0.7% |
| U099 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER | $10.81M | 161 | 22 | 0.4% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $10.52M | 294 | 37 | 0.3% |
| R603 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSCRIPTION | $10.20M | 885 | 88 | 0.3% |
| AD26 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: SERVICES (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | $7.66M | 5 | 2 | 0.2% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $7.61M | 89 | 15 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 541930?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $1.04B | 55,754 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.37B | 16,121 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $103.40M | 6,326 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $557.03M | 1,333 |
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 $3.07B market as addressable.