NAICS Code 561520: Tour Operators
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $25 million in average annual receipts
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging and assembling tours. The tours are sold through travel agencies or tour operators. Travel or wholesale tour operators are included in this industry.
Government contracts for this service: PSC R699 Other Administrative Support Services
Code facts
- Part of
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56
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561
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5615
- 56152
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5615
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561
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56
- Contract awards
- 7 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $2,315,050 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.
Business activities under NAICS 561520
- Tour operators (i.e., arranging and assembling tours)
- Travel tour operators
- Wholesale tour operators
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $1,775,056 |
| FY2025 | $2,315,050 |
| FY2024 | $3,333,420 |
| FY2023 | $3,237,453 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIO Technical Services, LLC | $1,546,671 | |
| 2 | Allen O Clyde DPM | $91,068 | |
| 3 | U.s. Civilian Research And Development Foundation | $83,351 | |
| 4 | Smartify CIC | $15,200 | |
| 5 | Labusa Travel LLC | $15,006 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Treasury | $1,546,671 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $137,317 | |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $91,068 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R699 Other Administrative Support Services | $1,546,671 | |
| 2 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $91,068 | |
| 3 | R708 Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services) | $83,351 | |
| 4 | R706 Logistics Support Services | $23,760 | |
| 5 | R499 Other Professional Services | $15,200 | |
| 6 | V302 Travel Agent Services | $15,006 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $1,546,671 | |
| 2 | California | $91,068 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 561520 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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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 561520?
NAICS 561520 is Tour Operators, a national industry in NAICS 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services.
What is the NAICS code for travel tour operators?
The NAICS code for travel tour operators is 561520, Tour Operators.
What is the NAICS code for wholesale tour operators?
The NAICS code for wholesale tour operators is 561520, Tour Operators.
What is the NAICS code for tour operators (i.e., arranging and assembling tours)?
The NAICS code for tour operators (i.e., arranging and assembling tours) is 561520, Tour Operators.
When did the size standard for NAICS 561520 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 561520 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adjustment of Monetary-Based Size Standards, Disadvantage Thresholds, and 8(a) Eligibility Thresholds for Inflation" (87 FR 69118), published Nov 17, 2022 and effective Dec 19, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 561520?
Federal contracts under NAICS 561520 obligated $2,315,050 in fiscal year 2025 and $10,660,979 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 561520?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 561520 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are RIO Technical Services, LLC ($1,546,671); Allen O Clyde DPM ($91,068); and U.s. Civilian Research And Development Foundation ($83,351).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 561520?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 561520 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Treasury ($1,546,671), Department of State ($137,317) and Department of the Interior ($91,068).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 561520?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 561520 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R699 Other Administrative Support Services; V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services; and R708 Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services).
Where is the work under NAICS 561520 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 561520 over the last 12 months are Texas ($1,546,671) and California ($91,068).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 561520?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 561520 is Texas Influencer Familiarization Tour – Travel Logistics and Program Support Services, solicitation from US Embassy Singapore (DOS), posted September 8, 2026.
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