NAICS 541715 · Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
NAICS 541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects.
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in nanotechnology are classified in U.S. Industry 541713, Research and Development in Nanotechnology.
Establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) are classified in U.S. Industry 541714, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology).
Establishments primarily engaged in providing physical, chemical, or other analytical testing services (except medical or veterinary), such as acoustics or vibration testing, calibration testing, electrical and electronic testing, geotechnical testing, mechanical testing, nondestructive testing, or thermal testing are classified in Industry 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services.
Establishments primarily engaged in creating and developing industrial designs and specifications that optimize the use, value, and appearance of automobiles, furniture, and other products are classified in Industry 541420, Industrial Design Services.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing veterinary testing services are classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing medical laboratory testing for humans are classified in U.S. Industry 621511, Medical Laboratories.
Establishments primarily engaged in raising funds for health related research are classified in U.S. Industry 813212, Voluntary Health Organizations.
Establishments primarily engaged in laboratory animal production (e.g., guinea pigs, mice, rats) are classified in Industry 112990, All Other Animal Production.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 541715 if it has no more than 1,000 employees (averaged over the last 24 months, including affiliates).
Exceptions:
Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts: 1,500 employees
Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment: 1,250 employees
Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles, Their Propulsion Units and Propulsion Parts: 1,300 employees
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Source: SBA Table of Size Standards, effective 2023-03-17. Always check the size standard printed in the solicitation itself.
Who buys it
Departments that posted the most NAICS 541715 solicitations in the last two years:
Department of Defense · 119 solicitations
Health and Human Services · 37 solicitations
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · 23 solicitations
N66001-26-R-0030 - Academic Research MAC · Department of Defense · posted September 28, 2026
Selective Harnessing of Intrinsic Neuroplasticity Engineering (SHINE) · Department of Defense · posted September 28, 2026
Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Final Solicitation · National Aeronautics and Space Administration · posted September 25, 2026
R--aremp and water sample analysis · Interior · posted September 24, 2026
Restorative and health-Enhancing Sleep Time (REST) · Health and Human Services · posted September 21, 2026
Dual Purpose Weather Forecasting Solution · Department of Defense · posted September 17, 2026
Perrseus · Department of Defense · posted September 17, 2026
Receive Only Antennas for Antarctic Polar Orbiting Satellites · Department of Defense · posted September 17, 2026
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NAICS 541715 is Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541715?
The size standard for NAICS 541715 is 1,000 employees. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology)?
Yes. 41 government contracts are open under NAICS 541715 right now, and 146 were posted in the last 12 months.
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