Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 611511

Cosmetology and Barber Schools

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 611511.

NAICS 611511 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$5M
Total awards
247 awards
Active obligations
$274.5K
Size standard
$13,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 611511 covers vocational and technical schools that provide classroom and supervised practical instruction in cosmetology and barbering, preparing students for state licensure through hands-on training and curriculum aligned to regulatory hour requirements.

Federal opportunities under 611511 typically involve delivering accredited cosmetology or barber training programs, instructor-led practical clinics, state exam preparation, student assessment reporting, and facility compliance with instructional equipment and sanitation standards.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$178K
Awards
8
Average award
$22.3K
Change from FY2024
-22.7%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$94,688

MID CITIES BARBER COLLEGE

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B50926F00000103
PSC
U006 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL

$35,836

PARLIAMENT LLC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B10126F00000078
PSC
U006 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL

$28,028

MID CITIES BARBER COLLEGE

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B50926F00000012
PSC
U006 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL

$16,779

PARLIAMENT LLC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B10126F00000036
PSC
U006 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL

$34,532

MATTHEW BRYANT HAWSEY

US Geological Survey

PIID
140G0125P0225
PSC
R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

$41,846

MID CITIES BARBER COLLEGE

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B50925F00000191
PSC
U006 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL

$33,984

MID CITIES BARBER COLLEGE

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B50925F00000136
PSC
U006 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL

$28,577

PARLIAMENT LLC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B10125F00000160
PSC
U006 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 611511?
  • Operate accredited cosmetology or barber training classes that meet state licensing hourly requirements and provide documented student practical hours.
  • Run supervised student clinic operations offering hands-on practice while maintaining sanitation and equipment standards required for instruction.
  • Deliver state licensing exam preparation courses, mock practicals, and documented student assessment reports for certification eligibility.
  • Provide instructor staffing, curriculum mapping to state competencies, and recordkeeping for attendance, competency checklists, and placement statistics.
When is NAICS 611511 a weak fit?
  • Cosmetic product retail or wholesale: selling beauty products is commerce activity and lacks the instructional and licensure training element required for this NAICS.
  • Barber or salon operations that only provide paid haircutting services without an instructional program do not meet the educational scope.
  • Online-only coursework without supervised, in-person practical training fails to provide the hands-on instruction essential to cosmetology and barber school classification.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 611511?
  • Requirement for instructors with state licensure, proof of school accreditation, and detailed curriculum mapped to state licensing hours.
  • Deliverables including student competency checklists, practical clinic schedules, attendance records, and exam pass-rate reporting.
  • Facility requirements listing the number of student workstations, sanitation protocols, and equipment list for hands-on instruction.

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