Top Commerce human resources consulting services (2007), human resources and executive search consulting services (2002) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce obligated $34.5M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541612, up 14.8% from $30.0M in the preceding 12 months. 12 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 4 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Commerce. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top Commerce contractors for NAICS 541612
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Key Group, LLC | $11.9M | $21.9M | 34.3% | — |
| 2 | Trident Technical Solutions, LLC | $9.2M | $0 | 26.5% | New |
| 3 | Avantgarde LLC | $4.6M | $4.5M | 13.4% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Rividium Inc. | $2.7M | $2.7M | 7.8% | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Breakforth Solutions Incorporated | $2.4M | $0 | 6.9% | New |
| 6 | Sunstone Technical Group, LLC | $1.2M | $0 | 3.4% | New |
| 7 | IT Concepts, Inc. | $905K | $444K | 2.6% | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Kaptivate LLC | $894K | $0 | 2.6% | New |
| 9 | TFC Consulting Inc. | $418K | $406K | 1.2% | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | r3 Government Solutions, LLC | $375K | $0 | 1.1% | New |
| 11 | National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc | $96K | $97K | 0.3% | ▼ 5 |
| 12 | Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC | $1K | $51K | 0.0% | ▼ 5 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Trident Technical Solutions, LLC$0 → $9.2M (+$9.2M) · now #2
- Breakforth Solutions Incorporated$0 → $2.4M (+$2.4M) · now #5
- Sunstone Technical Group, LLC$0 → $1.2M (+$1.2M) · now #6
Largest declines
- Golden Key Group, LLC$21.9M → $11.9M (−$10.1M) · now #1
- Lindholm & Associates, Inc.$50K → −$34K (−$84K) · no latest-period obligations
- Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC$51K → $1K (−$49K) · now #12
New to this market
5 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical Solutions, LLC | Jun 3, 2026 | $9.2M |
| Breakforth Solutions Incorporated | Sep 18, 2026 | $2.4M |
| Sunstone Technical Group, LLC | Jul 23, 2026 | $1.2M |
| Kaptivate LLC | Sep 22, 2026 | $894K |
| r3 Government Solutions, LLC | Jul 9, 2026 | $375K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Commerce, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Trade Administration | $12.7M | $1.8M | Up $11.0M (618.8%) |
| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office | $8.3M | $7.6M | Up $747K (9.9%) |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $8.0M | $14.4M | Down $6.4M (44.4%) |
| National Telecommunications and Information Administration | $2.8M | $496K | Up $2.3M (455.0%) |
| Office of the Secretary | $1.0M | $923K | Up $111K (12.1%) |
| Bureau of Industry and Security | $790K | $487K | Up $303K (62.1%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1333BJ23F00270002 | Avantgarde LLC STAFFING/CLASSIFICATION/EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS/MARKETING SUPPORT SERVICES | $16.1M | Jan 8, 2027 |
| 1333BJ23F00270003 | Rividium Inc. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DIVISION SUPPORT SERVICES | $6.3M | Jan 8, 2027 |
| 1333BJ23F00270001 | Rividium Inc. FILE ROOM/EMPLOYEE OFFICIAL PERSONNEL FOLDERS/ADMIN SUPPORT SERVICES | $4.2M | Jan 31, 2027 |
| 1331L526F13501133 | Trident Technical Solutions, LLC ANTIDUMPING (AD) AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY (CVD) INTERIM OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $9.2M | Jun 3, 2027 |
| 1331L526F13501172 | Sunstone Technical Group, LLC COMPLIANCE CONTRACT SUPPORT | $1.2M | Jul 31, 2027 |
| 1331L526F0077 | Golden Key Group, LLC THIS ORDER WILL FUND THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) OPERATIONAL COSTS (CLIN 1002) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,268,076.37. | $4.6M | Sep 24, 2027 |
| 1331L526F0080 | Golden Key Group, LLC THIS ORDER WILL FUND THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU OPERATIONAL COSTS (CLIN 1002) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,602,348.57. | $3.6M | Sep 24, 2027 |
| 1331L526F13500168 | Golden Key Group, LLC PAY, PAR AND BENEFITS SUPPORT SERVICES | $1.1M | Sep 24, 2027 |
| 1331L526F13351298 | Breakforth Solutions Incorporated AGILE MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES | $2.4M | Sep 29, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top Commerce contractors for NAICS 541612?
In the latest 12 months, Golden Key Group, LLC ($11.9M), Trident Technical Solutions, LLC ($9.2M), Avantgarde LLC ($4.6M) received the most Commerce obligations for human resources consulting services (2007), human resources and executive search consulting services (2002).
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 97.4% of positive obligations, and Golden Key Group, LLC alone held 34.3%. 5 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Commerce NAICS 541612 contracts ending soon?
9 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1333BJ23F00270002 (Avantgarde LLC, $16.1M obligated), ending Jan 8, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$17.5MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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