Census Federal Contracting Guide
United States Census Bureau
Mission: Serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
Annual Obligation
$1.5B+ baseline, $5B+ in census years (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
3
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
Census Bureau procurement cycles with the decennial census (peak 2027-2030 for 2030 census) and ongoing American Community Survey, Economic Census, and demographic surveys. Major buys include field data collection systems, statistical software, IT modernization, and survey operations. Decennial Census prime contracts have historically been in the billions.
Top NAICS Codes at Census
Primary Contract Vehicles
- Census-specific IDIQs
- GSA MAS
- Alliant 2
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at Census
Census exceeds small business goals, particularly during decennial census ramp. Strong 8(a) and HUBZone participation in field data collection.
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NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at Census. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Top NAICS at Census. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541618 — Other Management Consulting Services
Top NAICS at Census. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
Critical for small business set-aside contracts at this agency.
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