The NAICS code for IT consulting is 541512, Computer Systems Design Services. Depending on the work, also check 541519 and 541511.
Also searched as: IT services, computer consulting, software consulting, IT consulting services.
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Businesses primarily engaged in planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies.
Census NAICS lines under 541512 that match IT consulting:
Businesses primarily engaged in providing computer related services (except custom programming, systems integration design, and facilities management services).
Census NAICS lines under 541519 that match IT consulting:
Businesses primarily engaged in writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer.
Census NAICS lines under 541511 that match IT consulting:
541512, Computer Systems Design Services. Businesses primarily engaged in planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies.
Often, yes. Also check 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). In SAM.gov you can list several NAICS codes and mark one as primary.
The one on the solicitation. Federal agencies assign one NAICS code to each solicitation, and the SBA size standard of that code decides whether you count as a small business for that bid.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS (public domain). PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau or any agency. Always check the NAICS code in the official notice before you bid.