NAICS 561320: Temporary Help Services

NAICS 561320 – Temporary Help Services encompasses the provision of temporary staffing solutions to meet fluctuating workforce demands across federal, state, and local government operations. This sector includes the recruitment, screening, and placement of personnel in roles such as administrative support, clerical services, healthcare support, IT contract labor, and specialized technical roles on a temporary or project-based basis. These services enable agencies to maintain operational continuity during peak workloads, employee absences, or mission-critical surges without the long-term commitment of direct hires. In government contracting, temporary help services serve as a flexible workforce enabler, supporting mission readiness across diverse programs—from Veterans Affairs clinical support to Defense Department logistics and HHS public health initiatives. Top contractors in this space include A-Team Solutions LLC, DAX Safety & Staffing Solutions, LLC, PM Consulting Group LLC, and Innovation at Work Inc., among others. Many are small businesses or service-disabled veteran-owned firms specializing in niche staffing verticals, reflecting a competitive landscape dominated by agile, responsive providers with deep compliance expertise in federal hiring protocols and labor regulations. Primary buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense, and the General Services Administration, which rely on temporary staffing to sustain front-line operations, manage claims processing, support medical facilities, and fill gaps in IT and administrative functions. Agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Ingalls Shipbuilding also leverage these services for project-based labor needs, particularly in construction and engineering support roles. The market is characterized by high opportunity density in administrative and technical support roles, with recurring procurement through GSA Schedules and agency-specific contracts. Contractors with expertise in federal compliance, security clearances, and workforce scalability have a distinct advantage in securing sustained engagements across mission-critical agencies.