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NAICS Code· 561310

NAICS 561310: Employment Placement Agencies

NAICS 561310 - Employment Placement Agencies covers businesses primarily engaged in providing staffing and recruitment services to connect job seekers with employers. This includes temporary staffing, executive search, and permanent placement services.

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Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 561310.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 561310 - Employment Placement Agencies covers businesses primarily engaged in providing staffing and recruitment services to connect job seekers with employers. This includes temporary staffing, executive search, and permanent placement services. In the government contracting landscape, this s...

NAICS 561310 - Employment Placement Agencies covers businesses primarily engaged in providing staffing and recruitment services to connect job seekers with employers. This includes temporary staffing, executive search, and permanent placement services. In the government contracting landscape, this sector provides critical human capital support, allowing agencies to scale their workforce rapidly to meet operational demands or fill specialized skill gaps without the long-term commitment of permanent civil service hires. Absolute Staffers LLC is a prominent contractor operating within this sector, representing the type of specialized staffing firms that compete for government placement contracts. The Department of Health and Human Services is the primary agency driving demand in this sector, indicating a strong need for staffing and placement services to support public health missions and administrative healthcare programs.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 561310, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 928 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

54%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

9%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

928

66% of 1,415 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
561310This Code
Employment Placement Agencies
Usually Single-Bid154%
92866% of 1,415
56131NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid161%
2,25674% of 3,062
5613Industry Group
Employment Services
Fewer Bidders246%
84,65980% of 106,029
561Subsector
Fewer Bidders248%
847,72079% of 1,066,351
56Sector
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Fewer Bidders245%
1,121,39177% of 1,461,546

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 561310 stands for Employment Placement Agencies. It is a North American Industry Classification System code used by the federal government to classify business activity for procurement and contracting purposes.

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NAICS: 561310
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Job Placement and Employer RelationsThis subcontract, titled Job Placement and Employer Relations, is managed by the City of Seattle Finance and Administrative Services. The primary objective is to bridge the gap between trained graduates and employers working on workforce development projects. The selected provider will be responsible for employer networking, job matching, and facilitating placements into clean energy roles or WSATC registered programs across unions, open shops, and various contractors. To ensure accountability, the contractor must utilize job placement tracking systems to deliver documented results for all program graduates. The solicitation was posted on September 28, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 17, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 561310, focusing on professional employment services to support the city's workforce development goals.
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Site Logistics and Material Handling SupportThe Site Logistics and Material Handling Support subcontract, issued by the District of Columbia Office of Contracts and Procurement, focuses on the planning and execution of material delivery, storage, and movement at urban event facilities. The scope of work specifically includes managing ingress and egress coordination to ensure efficient site operations. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 561310 and was posted on August 3, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 2, 2026. Further details and application processes are available through the OpenGov procurement portal.
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Administrative and Contract Modification SupportThe contract entails providing comprehensive administrative support for contract modifications, with a primary focus on processing SF 30 forms and updating delivery dates to ensure timely and accurate contract adjustments. The role serves as a critical liaison between the contractor and Defense Logistics Agency contracting personnel, facilitating seamless communication and coordination to maintain compliance and operational efficiency. This support is essential for sustaining the integrity of contractual obligations and ensuring that modifications are executed promptly and in accordance with federal procurement protocols. The work is performed under a subcontract classified under NAICS code 561310, which pertains to administrative management, and is administered by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency. While the exact location of performance and point of contact are not specified, the contract is tied to the DIBBS system with the referenced award and delivery details, indicating its connection to active DLA procurement actions. The solicitation was posted in July 2026, positioning this as a forward-looking procurement initiative requiring responsive and reliable administrative services to meet evolving defense logistics needs.
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