01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 561311 Employment Placement Agencies Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 561311
Federal contract activity classified under Employment Placement Agencies across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 561311 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 561311 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$15.74M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $1.40M | 167 | 39 | 22 | — |
| FY 2020 | $13.65M | 135 | 39 | 21 | +873.0% |
| FY 2021 | $14.11M | 83 | 30 | 20 | +3.4% |
| FY 2022 | $8.16M | 105 | 30 | 16 | −42.2% |
| FY 2023 | $13.16M | 76 | 39 | 23 | +61.2% |
| FY 2024 | $19.38M | 129 | 47 | 27 | +47.3% |
| FY 2025 | $15.74M | 136 | 39 | 23 | −18.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $48.55M | 168 | 23 | 56.7% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 1301 | $18.66M | 132 | 2 | 21.8% |
| UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION | 7700 | $11.85M | 79 | 5 | 13.8% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $5.57M | 31 | 7 | 6.5% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $3.35M | 32 | 4 | 3.9% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $2.88M | 14 | 2 | 3.4% |
| CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | 9577 | $2.40M | 10 | 1 | 2.8% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $2.06M | 9 | 2 | 2.4% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 1406 | $1.78M | 9 | 2 | 2.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.18M | 42 | 10 | 1.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 561311?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | 1331L5 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $18.66M | 132 | 2 | 21.8% |
| W6QK ACC-RI | W9098S | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $16.61M | 27 | 2 | 19.4% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITION | 773444 | UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION | $11.85M | 79 | 5 | 13.8% |
| W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NC ARNG | W91242 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.73M | 9 | 2 | 6.7% |
| W7NM USPFO ACTIVITY NV ARNG | W9124X | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.70M | 17 | 1 | 6.7% |
| FA3002 338 ESS CC | FA3002 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $4.41M | 5 | 1 | 5.1% |
| W7M4 USPFO ACTIVITY HI ARNG | W912J6 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $4.10M | 8 | 1 | 4.8% |
| W7MX USPFO ACTIVITY CA ARNG | W912LA | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.82M | 6 | 2 | 4.5% |
| W7NH USPFO ACTIVITY MS ARNG | W9127Q | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.35M | 3 | 1 | 3.9% |
| USAID/SOUTH SUDAN | 720668 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $3.05M | 29 | 3 | 3.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 561311 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $18.16M | 106 | 1 | 21.2% | Apr 2, 2023 |
| MEC ENERGY SERVICES LLC | $17.22M | 12 | 1 | 20.1% | Sep 17, 2021 |
| MY NEXT CAREER PATH STAFFING, LLC | $13.31M | 26 | 1 | 15.6% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| CROSSBOUNDARY LLC | $6.24M | 21 | 1 | 7.3% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| RIGHTDIRECTION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $5.34M | 8 | 1 | 6.2% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DM RESOURCES LLC | $5.05M | 25 | 1 | 5.9% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| LINDHOLM & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $4.51M | 29 | 5 | 5.3% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| MUSCOGEE ARORA JV LLC | $4.41M | 5 | 1 | 5.1% | May 16, 2025 |
| DEXIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC | $4.07M | 31 | 1 | 4.8% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| SYNERGY AMERICA, INC. | $3.24M | 13 | 1 | 3.8% | Aug 29, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 561311?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $18.57M | 239 | 28 | 21.7% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $16.75M | 30 | 3 | 19.6% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $12.88M | 51 | 7 | 15.0% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $10.21M | 65 | 13 | 11.9% |
| R431 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES | $8.60M | 219 | 24 | 10.0% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $5.88M | 47 | 8 | 6.9% |
| R701 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING | $4.47M | 8 | 3 | 5.2% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $3.48M | 34 | 5 | 4.1% |
| U009 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL | $1.98M | 11 | 2 | 2.3% |
| Q999 | MEDICAL- OTHER | $420.1K | 14 | 6 | 0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 561311?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $31.17M | 343 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $18.69M | 287 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $32.09M | 147 |
| BPA CALL | $3.65M | 54 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 561311?
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 $85.60M market as addressable.