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 2020–FY 2026. 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 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$21.34M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $13.65M | 135 | 39 | 21 | — |
| 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% |
| FY 2026 | $21.34M | 113 | 27 | 17 | +35.6% |
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 | $32.12M | 137 | 21 | 30.4% |
| UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION | 7700 | $28.22M | 142 | 7 | 26.7% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 1301 | $17.67M | 98 | 2 | 16.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $7.19M | 35 | 9 | 6.8% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $3.35M | 32 | 4 | 3.2% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $2.92M | 13 | 3 | 2.8% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $2.88M | 14 | 2 | 2.7% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 1406 | $2.54M | 18 | 2 | 2.4% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.91M | 21 | 4 | 1.8% |
| CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | 9577 | $1.66M | 12 | 1 | 1.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 561311?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITION | 773444 | UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION | $28.22M | 142 | 7 | 26.7% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | 1331L5 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $17.67M | 98 | 2 | 16.7% |
| FA3002 338 ESS CC | FA3002 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $5.95M | 6 | 1 | 5.6% |
| W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NC ARNG | W91242 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.73M | 9 | 2 | 5.4% |
| W7NM USPFO ACTIVITY NV ARNG | W9124X | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.05M | 17 | 1 | 4.8% |
| W7M4 USPFO ACTIVITY HI ARNG | W912J6 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $4.07M | 7 | 1 | 3.9% |
| W7NH USPFO ACTIVITY MS ARNG | W9127Q | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.35M | 3 | 1 | 3.2% |
| USAID/SOUTH SUDAN | 720668 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $3.05M | 29 | 3 | 2.9% |
| W6QK ACC-RI | W9098S | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.03M | 15 | 2 | 2.9% |
| W7NB USPFO ACTIVITY LA ARNG | W912NR | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.98M | 5 | 2 | 2.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 561311 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $17.67M | 95 | 1 | 16.7% | Apr 2, 2023 |
| CROSSBOUNDARY LLC | $13.80M | 37 | 1 | 13.1% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| MY NEXT CAREER PATH STAFFING, LLC | $12.66M | 26 | 1 | 12.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| DEXIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC | $10.58M | 59 | 1 | 10.0% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| MEC ENERGY SERVICES LLC | $7.94M | 10 | 1 | 7.5% | Sep 17, 2021 |
| MUSCOGEE ARORA JV LLC | $5.95M | 6 | 1 | 5.6% | May 8, 2026 |
| RIGHTDIRECTION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $5.34M | 8 | 1 | 5.1% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DM RESOURCES LLC | $4.96M | 23 | 1 | 4.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| LINDHOLM & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $4.59M | 43 | 5 | 4.3% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| SYNERGY AMERICA, INC. | $3.24M | 13 | 1 | 3.1% | 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 | $34.25M | 248 | 32 | 32.4% |
| R431 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES | $27.09M | 184 | 24 | 25.7% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $11.18M | 48 | 7 | 10.6% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $10.26M | 62 | 12 | 9.7% |
| R701 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING | $6.02M | 9 | 3 | 5.7% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $5.89M | 47 | 8 | 5.6% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $3.39M | 33 | 5 | 3.2% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $3.00M | 17 | 3 | 2.8% |
| U009 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL | $2.28M | 14 | 2 | 2.2% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $305.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 561311?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $52.35M | 339 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $16.00M | 233 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $34.40M | 151 |
| BPA CALL | $2.78M | 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 $105.54M market as addressable.