NAICS 541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Sector: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
SBA size standard
1,000 employees
Alternate size standard; check SBA table for exceptions.
Top buying agencies
- Department of Defense
- NASA
- Department of Energy
Description
Establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.
Common uses in federal contracting
- Defense R&D (SBIR/STTR)
- DARPA and service laboratory research contracts
- Other Transaction Authority (OTA) awards
How to use this NAICS
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