NAICS Code Guide
Temporary Staffing Services
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services · SBA Size Standard: $34M · ~20,000 registered entities
NAICS 561320 covers temporary staffing vendors placing workers with federal agencies. GSA Schedule 736 is the primary vehicle for federal temp staffing contracts.
About NAICS 561320
NAICS 561320 covers establishments primarily engaged in supplying workers to other businesses on a temporary basis — placing workers on client payrolls for defined periods. In federal contracting, this covers administrative and clerical temps, professional temporaries (IT, healthcare, engineering), and mission-critical surge staffing for agencies during peak periods or special projects. GSA Schedule 736 (Temporary and Long-Term Staffing Services) is a key vehicle for federal staffing vendors.
561320
NAICS Code
$34M
SBA Size Standard
20,000
Registered Entities
Applicable Set-Aside Programs
Companies that qualify under NAICS 561320 and hold applicable SBA certifications can compete for set-aside contracts reserved for these programs. Certifications are linked to your CAGE code record in SAM.gov.
Learn about set-aside programs →Top Federal Buyers Under NAICS 561320
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Federal Staffing Contracting: GSA Schedule 736
GSA Schedule 736 covers temporary staffing for a wide range of occupations:
- Administrative, clerical, and office support
- IT professionals (programmers, analysts, project managers)
- Healthcare professionals (nurses, medical technicians)
- Professional and technical (engineers, accountants, attorneys)
Schedule holders must maintain active CAGE codes and SAM registration for the duration of their schedule period (5-year base + three 5-year options).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size standard for NAICS 561320?
$34 million average annual receipts.
Can staffing firms compete for 8(a) contracts?
Yes. Many 8(a) firms are staffing companies. The work must be substantially performed by the 8(a) firm's employees, and the 8(a) must not be a pass-through for another company's workers.
Contract Award Data
NAICS 561320 Awards on FedAtlas.com
See every federal contract won under NAICS 561320 — by company, agency, state, and year.
NAICS 561320 Quick Facts
- Code
- 561320
- Sector
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
- SBA Size Standard
- $34M