NAICS 56144: Collection Agencies
NAICS industry
Code facts
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561
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561
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56
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 18 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $150,741,354 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 | $0 |
| FY2026 | $218,336,723 |
| FY2025 | $150,741,354 |
| FY2024 | $7,881,627 |
| FY2023 | $93,860,133 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performant Recovery, Inc. | $68,700,000 | |
| 2 | Continental Service Group, LLC | $47,840,081 | |
| 3 | Transworld Systems Inc. | $21,590,621 | |
| 4 | National Credit Services, Inc. | $19,517,444 | |
| 5 | Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. | $15,851,243 | |
| 6 | Coast Professional, Inc. | $15,239,621 | |
| 7 | The CBE Group, Inc. | $10,872,187 | |
| 8 | National Recoveries Inc. | $9,500,000 | |
| 9 | Bass & Associates A Professional Corp | $7,150,000 | |
| 10 | Global Recovery Group, LLC | $1,113,372 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Treasury | $110,051,610 | |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $69,093,269 | |
| 3 | Department of Education | $36,167,444 | |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $7,754,860 | |
| 5 | Defense Health Agency | $604,344 | |
| 6 | Smithsonian Institution | $94,546 | |
| 7 | Department of State | $8,668 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R705 Debt Collection Services | $114,993,240 | |
| 2 | R704 Auditing Services | $68,700,000 | |
| 3 | R710 Support – Management: Financial | $34,256,681 | |
| 4 | R799 Other Management Support Services | $5,717,262 | |
| 5 |
R408 Program Management/ |
$94,546 | |
| 6 | 4540 Waste Disposal Equipment | $7,331 | |
| 7 | R702 Data Collection Services | $4,344 | |
| 8 |
S205 Trash/ |
$1,337 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $80,624,138 | |
| 2 | California | $68,700,000 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $21,590,621 | |
| 4 | Washington | $19,517,444 | |
| 5 | Iowa | $12,019,876 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $9,500,000 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $7,150,000 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $6,317,262 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $695,454 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $258,255 | |
| 11 | Oregon | $135,014 | |
| 12 | Colorado | $4,344 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 56144 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 56144
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 561440 Collection Agencies | $19.5 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting payments for claims and remitting payments collected to their clients.
Illustrative examples
- Account collection services
- Bill collection services
- Collection agencies
- Collection agencies, accounts
- Debt collection services
- Delinquent account collection services
- Tax collection services on a contract or fee basis
Quick answers
What is NAICS 56144?
NAICS 56144 is Collection Agencies, a NAICS industry in NAICS 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services.
What is the NAICS code for collection agencies?
The NAICS code for collection agencies is 561440, Collection Agencies. Its SBA small business size standard is $19.5 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for bill collection services?
The NAICS code for bill collection services is 561440, Collection Agencies. Its SBA small business size standard is $19.5 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for debt collection services?
The NAICS code for debt collection services is 561440, Collection Agencies. Its SBA small business size standard is $19.5 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 56144?
NAICS 56144 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 561440 Collection Agencies.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 56144?
Federal contracts under NAICS 56144 obligated $150,741,354 in fiscal year 2025 and $470,819,837 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 56144?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 56144 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Performant Recovery, Inc. ($68,700,000); Continental Service Group, LLC ($47,840,081); and Transworld Systems Inc. ($21,590,621).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 56144?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 56144 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Treasury ($110,051,610), Department of Health and Human Services ($69,093,269) and Department of Education ($36,167,444).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 56144?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 56144 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R705 Debt Collection Services, R704 Auditing Services and R710 Support – Management: Financial.
Where is the work under NAICS 56144 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 56144 over the last 12 months are New York ($80,624,138), California ($68,700,000) and Pennsylvania ($21,590,621).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 56144?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 56144 is Multiple Award Schedule, award notice from Federal Acquisition Service, posted September 25, 2026.
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