Cracking the Code

NAICS 541330 Federal Engineering Contracts – Cracking the Code Podcast Ep 2

NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) plays a major role in federal contracting, with significant opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're an established contractor or looking to expand into engineering services, understanding how agencies structure and award these contracts is key to success.
Join host Steve and experts Mon and Reena as they discuss:
Room to qualify as a small business with higher average revenues due to possible exceptions in the NAICS
Beyond DoD—discover which other agencies leverage this NAICS and evaluate if they should be part of your growth strategy
How small businesses are successfully competing and securing awards in this space
How IT companies can strategically pivot to differentiate themselves in engineering-related opportunities
With longer contract terms and consistent demand, federal engineering contracts offer steady opportunities for well-positioned businesses. Learn how to navigate this space and align your strategy for growth.
Listen now and start cracking the code to federal engineering contracts!

Navigating NAICS 541512: Strategic Insights for Federal IT & Systems Integration Contractors

In this episode of Cracking the Code, we break down NAICS 541512, the foundation of federal IT modernization and systems integration. With insights from Mon and Rena, we explore the core services under this NAICS, including systems architecture, application development, IT modernization, integration, and lifecycle support.
We examine federal spending trends, the government’s push toward digital transformation, cybersecurity-by-design, and how agencies such as DoD, DHS, VA, and civilian CIO offices evaluate systems design partners. You’ll also learn how small and mid-sized firms are winning by specializing in modular solutions, agile delivery, cloud-ready architectures, and mission-aligned past performance.
Discover how to position your firm as a trusted systems integrator and secure long-term federal IT contracts in this high-demand, high-impact market.
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