NAICS Code 51321: Software Publishers
NAICS industry
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in software publishing. Establishments in this industry carry out operations necessary for producing and distributing computer software, such as designing, providing documentation, assisting in installation, and providing support services to software purchasers. These establishments may design, develop, and publish, or publish only. These establishments may publish and distribute software through subscriptions and/or downloads.
Government contracts for this work: PSC 7A21 IT Business Application Software and PSC DA10 Application Software as a Service (SaaS)
Code facts
- Part of
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51
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513
- 5132
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513
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51
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 2,717 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $1,683,199,425 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $23,250,422 |
| FY2026 | $2,397,787,205 |
| FY2025 | $1,683,199,425 |
| FY2024 | $967,238,878 |
| FY2023 | $428,239,560 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palantir Technologies Inc. | $450,662,336 | |
| 2 | Carahsoft Technology Corp | $256,914,023 | |
| 3 | Palantir USG Inc. | $223,210,702 | |
| 4 | Computable Insights LLC | $166,770,176 | |
| 5 | Dell Federal Systems L.P | $133,660,141 | |
| 6 | Copper River Data Solutions, LLC | $76,232,464 | |
| 7 | Poplicus Incorporated | $48,302,906 | |
| 8 | The Mathworks, Inc. | $31,014,161 | |
| 9 | C2 Defense Inc. | $30,077,924 | |
| 10 | Redhawk It Solutions, LLC | $29,342,002 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 51321 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $626,147,186 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $433,156,427 | |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $287,603,573 | |
| 4 | Department of the Navy | $146,036,462 | |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $144,324,601 | |
| 6 | Department of Transportation | $95,151,027 | |
| 7 | Department of State | $87,448,795 | |
| 8 | Department of the Treasury | $87,038,662 | |
| 9 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $83,079,304 | |
| 10 | Defense Health Agency | $44,591,434 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $798,579,613 | |
| 2 | California | $299,720,943 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $199,161,050 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $188,840,795 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $100,010,007 | |
| 6 | Florida | $86,916,374 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $73,597,361 | |
| 8 | Texas | $69,692,883 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $64,873,073 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $53,619,388 | |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $45,705,338 | |
| 12 | Utah | $45,258,838 | |
| 13 | New York | $42,443,442 | |
| 14 | Alabama | $37,397,830 | |
| 15 | North Carolina | $36,127,815 | |
| 16 | Washington | $30,569,322 | |
| 17 | Ohio | $19,783,800 | |
| 18 | Arizona | $19,698,886 | |
| 19 | Kentucky | $17,965,370 | |
| 20 | Illinois | $17,588,669 | |
| 21 | Missouri | $16,414,386 | |
| 22 | Oregon | $13,995,840 | |
| 23 | West Virginia | $11,211,721 | |
| 24 | Nevada | $8,875,471 | |
| 25 | South Carolina | $8,643,080 | |
| 26 | New Jersey | $7,863,722 | |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $6,270,324 | |
| 28 | Minnesota | $5,171,612 | |
| 29 | Tennessee | $4,691,076 | |
| 30 | Hawaii | $4,593,442 | |
| 31 | Michigan | $4,394,810 | |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $3,586,795 | |
| 33 | Mississippi | $2,886,526 | |
| 34 | Indiana | $2,733,473 | |
| 35 | New Mexico | $2,288,808 | |
| 36 | Wyoming | $2,004,236 | |
| 37 | Connecticut | $1,976,069 | |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $1,709,485 | |
| 39 | Kansas | $1,695,941 | |
| 40 | South Dakota | $1,172,836 | |
| 41 | Idaho | $944,549 | |
| 42 | North Dakota | $621,142 | |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $620,460 | |
| 44 | Arkansas | $572,451 | |
| 45 | Maine | $565,328 | |
| 46 | Vermont | $545,749 | |
| 47 | Iowa | $484,606 | |
| 48 | Puerto Rico | $411,827 | |
| 49 | Delaware | $393,740 | |
| 50 | Montana | $235,714 | |
| 51 | Louisiana | $182,937 | |
| 52 | Nebraska | $38,344 | |
| 53 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $13,176 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 51321 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 51321
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 513210 Software Publishers | $47 million in average annual receipts |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 51321?
NAICS 51321 is Software Publishers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 51, Information.
What codes are under NAICS 51321?
NAICS 51321 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 513210 Software Publishers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 51321?
Federal contracts under NAICS 51321 obligated $1,683,199,425 in fiscal year 2025 and $5,499,715,490 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 51321?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 51321 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Palantir Technologies Inc. ($450,662,336), Carahsoft Technology Corp ($256,914,023) and Palantir USG Inc. ($223,210,702).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 51321?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 51321 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($626,147,186), Air Force ($433,156,427) and Department of Homeland Security ($287,603,573).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 51321?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 51321 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 7A21 IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software), DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/
Where is the work under NAICS 51321 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 51321 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($798,579,613), California ($299,720,943) and the District of Columbia ($199,161,050).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51321?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51321 is Brand Name Only for AMD/
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