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NAICS Code· 541320

NAICS 541320: Landscape Architectural Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing the development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational areas; airports; highways; hospitals; schools; land subdivisions; and commercial, industrial, and residential areas, by applying knowledge of land characteristics, location of buildings and structures, use of land areas, and design of landscape projects. Illustrative Examples: Garden planning services Landscape architects' offices Golf course or ski area design services Landscape consulting services Industrial land use planning services Landscape design services Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 541320 – Landscape Architectural Services encompasses the planning, design, and management of outdoor environments through the integration of ecological, aesthetic, and functional principles. This includes site analysis, grading and drainage design, hardscape and softscape planning, sustainable stormwater management systems, native vegetation selection, and compliance with environmental regulations such as NEPA and wetland mitigation requirements.

107
Active Contracts
$320.4M
Total Obligations (12mo)
107
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
57
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
+443.0%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 541320.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 541320 – Landscape Architectural Services encompasses the planning, design, and management of outdoor environments through the integration of ecological, aesthetic, and functional principles. This includes site analysis, grading and drainage design, hardscape and softscape planning, sustainabl...

NAICS 541320 – Landscape Architectural Services encompasses the planning, design, and management of outdoor environments through the integration of ecological, aesthetic, and functional principles. This includes site analysis, grading and drainage design, hardscape and softscape planning, sustainable stormwater management systems, native vegetation selection, and compliance with environmental regulations such as NEPA and wetland mitigation requirements. In government contracting, these services support infrastructure resilience, veteran wellness initiatives, and military base modernization, often as part of larger civil works, facilities, or environmental restoration projects. Landscape architects in this space collaborate closely with engineers, ecologists, and construction managers to deliver compliant, long-term solutions that enhance both usability and environmental stewardship. Top contractors in this sector include AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and DAP Construction Management LLC, both of which operate as large prime contractors with extensive experience in federal environmental and infrastructure programs. These firms typically lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex, multi-year projects requiring specialized certifications in sustainable design and federal procurement compliance. The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are the primary federal buyers, driving demand through base landscape improvements, memorial site development, rehabilitation of VA medical center grounds, and ecological restoration on military lands. Their initiatives often prioritize accessibility, low-maintenance native plantings, and climate-resilient design to support long-term operational sustainability. The competitive landscape is concentrated among large firms with proven track records in federal environmental compliance and integrated project delivery. Opportunities exist for firms with expertise in sustainable site design, stormwater infrastructure, and adaptive reuse of military landscapes. Demand is increasingly tied to climate adaptation goals and veteran-centered therapeutic environments, creating niche opportunities for specialized design consultants and small businesses with niche certifications in ecological restoration.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 541320 work as a small business.

$9.0M
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 541320, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 541320, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 3,321 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

43%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

17%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

3,321

87% of 3,831 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
541320This Code
Landscape Architectural Services
Fewer Bidders243%
3,32187% of 3,831
54132NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders243%
3,32187% of 3,831
5413Industry Group
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Fewer Bidders246%
637,15885% of 746,601
541Subsector
Fewer Bidders249%
2,918,78285% of 3,416,794
54Sector
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Fewer Bidders249%
2,918,78285% of 3,416,794

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 541320 covers Landscape Architectural Services. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing the development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational areas; airports; highways; hospitals; schools; land subdivisions; and commercial, industrial, and residential areas, by applying knowledge of land characteristics, location of buildings and structures, use of land areas, and design of landscape projects. Illustrative Examples: Garden planning services Landscape architects' offices Golf course or ski area design services Landscape consulting services Industrial land use planning services Landscape design services Cross-References.

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