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NAICS518210Sector 51

Data Processing and Hosting Services

Infrastructure for hosting or data processing services including cloud computing. Find active federal and state data processing and hosting services contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.

518210
NAICS Code
$2.1M
Avg Contract Value
Information
Sector
5 agencies
Top Buyers

Top Federal Buyers for NAICS 518210

These agencies are the largest buyers of data processing and hosting services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 518210 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.

DoD
CIA
NSA
Federal Civilian Agencies
State CIOs

How to Win NAICS 518210 Contracts

1
Register NAICS 518210 in SAM.gov

Add NAICS 518210 to your SAM.gov profile immediately if it accurately reflects your capabilities. Contracting officers search SAM.gov by NAICS code when issuing sole-source awards — if you're not registered, you're invisible to this channel.

2
Target the right agencies

Focus on the top buyers listed above. Each has a small business office that issues capability briefing appointments. A 30-minute briefing with a contracting officer who knows your firm is worth more than 10 cold proposals.

3
Pursue relevant certifications

8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB certifications create set-aside opportunities in NAICS 518210. Each certification reduces your competition pool dramatically and adds sole-source contract eligibility up to $4.5M.

4
Respond to Sources Sought notices

Before formal solicitations post, agencies publish Sources Sought notices to gauge market interest. Responding positions you as a known vendor before the competition begins — and your response may shape the final solicitation's requirements.

Monitor and respond fast

Set up real-time alerts for NAICS 518210. The first contractors to engage with a solicitation — attending industry days, submitting Q&A questions, contacting the contracting officer — win at significantly higher rates than those who respond at the last minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 518210?

NAICS 518210 covers data processing and hosting services. Infrastructure for hosting or data processing services including cloud computing. It is classified under the Information sector (NAICS 51xx) in the North American Industry Classification System.

Who are the biggest buyers for NAICS 518210?

The top federal buyers for NAICS 518210 include DoD, CIA, NSA, and others. Each agency has a small business office that actively seeks qualified vendors in this classification.

What is the average contract size for NAICS 518210?

The average government contract value for NAICS 518210 is $2.1M. Individual contracts range from micro-purchases under $25,000 to multi-year IDIQs worth hundreds of millions depending on the agency and scope.

Do I need to register NAICS 518210 in SAM.gov?

Yes — if you want to compete for or receive sole-source awards under NAICS 518210, you must have it registered in your SAM.gov entity profile. Contracting officers use SAM.gov NAICS code searches to find vendors for awards below the simplified acquisition threshold.