Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 561312

Executive Search Services

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 561312.

NAICS 561312 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$36.9M
Total awards
217 awards
Active obligations
$9.6M
Size standard
$34,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 561312 covers retained and contingency executive recruitment focused on identifying, screening, and presenting candidates for senior management and executive positions through targeted sourcing, interview coordination, reference checks, and candidate assessment reports.

Federal opportunities under 561312 typically involve searches for senior leadership roles requiring documented sourcing plans, candidate shortlists with resumes, structured interview guides, reference verifications, and placement timelines tied to milestone payments.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$9.4M
Awards
14
Average award
$672.7K
Change from FY2024
+636%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$67,500

JDG ASSOCIATES LTD

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

PIID
16PBGC26F0005
PSC
R431 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

$116,000

BUFFKIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z03926PCGA00005
PSC
R431 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

$45,000

REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD

Department of the Navy

PIID
N0024425PS174
PSC
R699 - SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER

$176,000

JDG ASSOCIATES LTD

Defense Health Agency (DHA)

PIID
HT001125FE002
PSC
R408 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT

$24,999

MLA LEGAL LLC

Department of the Navy

PIID
M0026325P1013
PSC
R423 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INTELLIGENCE

$795,000

SENSA SOLUTIONS, INC.

Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)

PIID
HQ003425CE045
PSC
R431 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 561312?
  • Retained search to identify and deliver a vetted shortlist for a senior executive or director position with candidate interview coordination.
  • Searches focused on sourcing passive candidates for technical or program leadership roles using targeted outreach and industry networking.
  • Providing candidate assessment packages including resumes, structured interview notes, reference check summaries, and ranked shortlists for executive hiring panels.
  • Conducting searches for candidates who meet specified credential or clearance requirements and delivering placement documentation and acceptance confirmations.
When is NAICS 561312 a weak fit?
  • Temporary staffing or contingent labor support that fills high-volume, short-term, or nonexecutive roles without targeted senior-level search activity.
  • Mass recruitment, job board advertising, or applicant tracking services where the primary deliverable is high-volume candidate flow rather than executive vetting.
  • Leadership development, coaching, or training programs that focus on skills development rather than identifying and placing external executive candidates.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 561312?
  • RFP requests a search plan, exclusive engagement terms or retained milestones, and a timeline for candidate delivery and placement.
  • Evaluation criteria ask for sample candidate pipelines, sourcing channels for passive talent, and documented reference check and interview methodologies.
  • Deliverables list candidate shortlists with resumes, structured interview guides, reference verification reports, and placement acceptance documentation within specified days.

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