Other Professional Services (NAICS 541690) is a catch-all for professional services not classified elsewhere. This includes business consulting, management consulting, specialized professional services, and consulting areas not captured by more specific codes. Many consulting firms use 541690 as a secondary or tertiary NAICS code.
What Businesses Fall Under This Code
541690 includes management consulting, business consulting, organizational consulting, and specialized professional services. For tech-focused companies, this includes strategy consulting with technology focus, organizational technology consulting, and business transformation consulting with technology components.
SBA Size Standard and What It Means
The SBA size standard for 541690 varies based on the specific type of professional service. For many consulting services, the standard is $8.5 million in annual revenue. Check the SAM.gov size standards table for the exact size standard applicable to your specific services.
Federal Spending in This Category
Federal professional services spending exceeds $50 billion annually. This includes consulting services, business process improvement, organizational development, and specialized consulting.
Top Agencies Buying in This Code
All federal agencies procure professional services. This is the broadest spending category across government, with every agency investing in consulting to support operations, strategy, and transformation.
Tips for Tech Companies Using This Code
Use 541690 if you provide business consulting with technology components, organizational consulting on digital transformation, or strategy consulting on technology adoption. This code is valuable for management consulting firms that help agencies navigate technology change and digital transformation.
Pro Tip: 541690 should generally be a secondary code. If you primarily do technology consulting, use IT services codes (541511-541519) or engineering codes (541330). 541690 is best for firms whose primary service is business consulting that happens to involve technology.
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