What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561720?

The SBA size standard for NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) is $22 million in average annual receipts, per 13 C.F.R. § 121.201.

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 561720?

For FY2024 reporting, the leading federal customers under NAICS 561720 were General Services Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, AbilityOne Commission, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command. Live obligation data is available on USAspending.gov.

What FAR or DFARS clauses commonly apply to NAICS 561720 contracts?

Frequent clause flowdowns include FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards); FAR 52.222-49 (Service Contract Labor Standards — Place of Performance Unknown); FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting); FAR 52.222-50 (Combating Trafficking in Persons); FAR 52.236-13 (Accident Prevention). Each contract instrument will incorporate clauses by reference under FAR 52.252-2; this list reflects the high-frequency set for this NAICS, not an exhaustive flowdown.

Administrative & Support Services

NAICS 561720 — Janitorial Services

Janitorial and cleaning services. Federal use spans GSA building cleaning, military base custodial, and VA hospital cleaning.

Quick facts

SBA size standard: $22 million; Average annual receipts · 13 C.F.R. § 121.201
FY2024 federal obligations: $1B–$2B; See live USAspending.gov data →

Top federal customers

Federal agencies that obligate the most spending under NAICS 561720 (FY2024 reporting period). Order tracks federal-obligation volume on USAspending.gov.

1.General Services Administration
2.Department of Defense
3.Department of Veterans Affairs
4.AbilityOne Commission
5.Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Set-aside fit

Whether NAICS 561720 commonly carries set-aside designations on federal awards. Eligibility for any specific solicitation is set by the contracting officer; this table reflects the FY2024 award pattern, not a guarantee of set-aside status.

SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)
8(a) Business Development Program
HUBZone Small Business
WOSB / EDWOSB
VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business)

AbilityOne / SourceAmerica nonprofit agencies dominate large-scale federal janitorial. SDVOSB and 8(a) compete actively for non-AbilityOne work.

Frequent prime contractors

Companies that most frequently appear as prime awardees under NAICS 561720 for FY2024. Drawn from USAspending.gov public award records — verify currency at the live link below.

ABM Industries
Aramark
Sodexo
C&W Services
Goodwill Industries
NewView Oklahoma
Lakeview Center
Allied Universal Janitorial
Pride Industries
Source America affiliates

See live award data on USAspending.gov →

Common FAR / DFARS clauses

Frequently flowed-down clauses on contracts in this NAICS. The clause text on acquisition.gov is authoritative; this list captures the practical pattern, not an exhaustive flowdown.

FAR 52.222-41Service Contract Labor Standards
SCA wage determinations drive janitorial labor cost.
FAR 52.222-49Service Contract Labor Standards — Place of Performance Unknown
Multi-building janitorial contracts.
FAR 52.219-14Limitations on Subcontracting
Services-based limitation on set-aside awards.
FAR 52.222-50Combating Trafficking in Persons
Standard services flowdown.
FAR 52.236-13Accident Prevention
OSHA flowdowns for chemical handling and ladder safety.

Indirect rate considerations

Pure-services structure with low overhead. SCA fringe is the largest cost line and requires per-WD documentation. Cleaning supply pass-through is direct.

See FieldLedger's Indirect Rate Engine for pool definition and rate tracking, or read the FieldLedger methodology for the underlying FAR Part 31 framework.

How FieldLedger fits NAICS 561720

Signed timekeeping by site with SCA classification. Indirect Rate Engine for fringe-pool documentation. Multi-CLIN invoicing for multi-building tasks.

DCAA compliance →Indirect Rate Engine →DCAA readiness check →

Frequently asked

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561720?: The SBA size standard for NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) is $22 million in average annual receipts, per 13 C.F.R. § 121.201.
Is NAICS 561720 eligible for SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, or WOSB set-asides?: Set-aside programs that commonly apply: SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB. AbilityOne / SourceAmerica nonprofit agencies dominate large-scale federal janitorial. SDVOSB and 8(a) compete actively for non-AbilityOne work.
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 561720?: For FY2024 reporting, the leading federal customers under NAICS 561720 were General Services Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, AbilityOne Commission, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command. Live obligation data is available on USAspending.gov.
What FAR or DFARS clauses commonly apply to NAICS 561720 contracts?: Frequent clause flowdowns include FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards); FAR 52.222-49 (Service Contract Labor Standards — Place of Performance Unknown); FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting); FAR 52.222-50 (Combating Trafficking in Persons); FAR 52.236-13 (Accident Prevention). Each contract instrument will incorporate clauses by reference under FAR 52.252-2; this list reflects the high-frequency set for this NAICS, not an exhaustive flowdown.
What indirect-rate structure works for a federal contractor in NAICS 561720?: Pure-services structure with low overhead. SCA fringe is the largest cost line and requires per-WD documentation. Cleaning supply pass-through is direct.
How does FieldLedger help small federal contractors in NAICS 561720?: Signed timekeeping by site with SCA classification. Indirect Rate Engine for fringe-pool documentation. Multi-CLIN invoicing for multi-building tasks.

Sources

U.S. Census NAICS manual — census.gov/naics
SBA size-standards table — 13 C.F.R. § 121.201 (eCFR)
Federal obligations + prime awardees — USAspending.gov NAICS 561720
FAR / DFARS clause text — acquisition.gov

Snapshot date: 2026-05-08 (FY2024 reporting period). Federal-obligation bands and prime-contractor lists reflect the data as of the snapshot — refresh against USAspending.gov for current figures.