NAICS 541611

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting

Updated August 2026 — federal spending and agency data cross-checked against SAM.gov and USAspending.gov.

Management consulting, business process improvement, organizational design, and administrative support services.

Federal Spending

$15B+ annually

Top Agencies

GSA, HHS, VA

Market Outlook

Steady demand (+3% annually) for government modernization and efficiency initiatives. Post-COVID focus on hybrid work models.

Common Federal Contracts

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Process improvement and reengineering

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Organizational restructuring

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Change management

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Performance metrics and KPI design

Contractor Competitive Advantage

Low startup costs relative to IT. Consulting firms can be one-person shops winning $100K+ contracts. Women and minority-owned firms have strong advantage here.

Relevant Certifications

8(a)

WOSB

SDVOSB

MBE

Top Procuring Agencies

How to Win in This Sector

  1. 1. Verify Your NAICS: Make sure this NAICS code matches your primary business activity. You can only claim set-asides for your primary NAICS.
  2. 2. Apply for Certifications: Most contracts in this sector allow 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB certifications. These give you advantages in bidding.
  3. 3. Target Top Agencies: Identify the top 3 agencies hiring in this sector and research their procurement needs.
  4. 4. Assess Your Advantage: Review the competitive advantages above and determine how your firm differentiates.
  5. 5. Build Relationships: Attend industry days, connect with contracting officers, and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting)?

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NAICS 541611 covers Administrative Management and General Management Consulting: Management consulting, business process improvement, organizational design, and administrative support services. Federal agencies spend $15B+ annually annually on contracts in this category.

Which federal agencies buy Administrative Management and General Management Consulting services?

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The top federal buyers for NAICS 541611 are: GSA, HHS, VA, Treasury, Labor. These agencies run the highest volume of solicitations in this NAICS category. Register in SAM.gov with this code and monitor each agency's forecast and open solicitations.

What types of federal contracts fall under NAICS 541611?

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Common federal contracts in NAICS 541611 include: Process improvement and reengineering; Organizational restructuring; Change management; Performance metrics and KPI design. These range from task order contracts under GWACs to agency-specific BPAs and standalone solicitations.

Do small businesses have a competitive advantage in NAICS 541611?

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Low startup costs relative to IT. Consulting firms can be one-person shops winning $100K+ contracts. Women and minority-owned firms have strong advantage here.

What certifications help win NAICS 541611 contracts?

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The most valuable certifications for NAICS 541611 contracts include: 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, MBE. These certifications unlock set-aside competitions where you compete only against similarly certified firms, dramatically improving win probability compared to full-and-open competition.

What is the market outlook for NAICS 541611 in federal contracting?

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Steady demand (+3% annually) for government modernization and efficiency initiatives. Post-COVID focus on hybrid work models.