NAICS 541720 · Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
NAICS 541720: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research.
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in marketing research are classified in Industry 541910, Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling.
Establishments primarily engaged in raising funds for disease awareness are classified in U.S. Industry 813212, Voluntary Health Organizations.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 541720 if it has no more than $28 million in average annual receipts (averaged over the last five completed fiscal years, including affiliates).
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 541720 solicitations in the last two years:
Combined synopsis/rfq for geopolitical analysis subject matter expert (sme) services · Department of Defense · California · posted September 8, 2026
OSC Study on U.S. Space Economy Measurement Metrics · Commerce · Washington, D.C. · posted September 8, 2026
Addressing Institutional Child Abuse · Health and Human Services · Maryland · posted September 6, 2026
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NAICS 541720 is Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541720?
The size standard for NAICS 541720 is $28 million in average annual receipts. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for research and development in the social sciences and humanities?
Yes. 1 government contract is open under NAICS 541720 right now, and 32 were posted in the last 12 months.
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