SBA size standard
$34 million
Measured by average annual receipts over the last 5 fiscal years
SBA table effective March 2023
FY2025 federal spending
The Department of Health and Human Services bought 30% of the $883.0M obligated under 561320 in FY2025.
- Contract awards
- 5,775
- Contract vehicles (IDVs)
- 921
Top buying agencies
- Department of Health and Human Services$263.2M
- Department of Veterans Affairs$254.3M
- Department of Homeland Security$163.1M
- Department of Defense$130.7M
- Department of Justice$38.3M
FY2025 federal contract obligations, USAspending.gov
Temporary Help Services (NAICS 561320) covers staffing companies, temp agencies, and labor service providers. In federal contracting, this includes companies providing IT staffing, contract professionals, and temporary skilled workers to government agencies.
What Businesses Fall Under This Code
561320 includes staffing agencies, temp agencies, contract labor providers, and professional services firms providing temporary staff. In government, this includes IT staffing companies, contract developers, contract consultants, and temporary professional services providers.
SBA Size Standard and What It Means
The SBA size standard for 561320 is $34 million in average annual receipts. With average annual receipts of $34 million or less, you count as a small business on contracts filed under this code.
Federal Spending in This Category
Federal staffing and temporary services spending exceeds $30 billion annually. Every federal agency uses contract staff for specialized skills, surge capacity, and temporary needs.
Top Agencies Buying in This Code
All federal agencies procure staffing services. The Defense Logistics Agency, General Services Administration, and large agencies with significant IT needs are major staffing customers.
Tips for Tech Companies Using This Code
If you're an IT staffing company placing contract developers, consultants, or IT professionals with federal agencies, use 561320. Show deep vendor management experience, compliance with federal staffing regulations, and ability to meet security clearance requirements. Many federal positions require security clearances that staffing companies must facilitate.
Pro Tip: IT staffing is a stable federal contracting business. If you can consistently provide quality IT professionals with needed skills, you have predictable revenue. Build relationships with major federal agencies and GSA Schedule to access broader government staffing needs.