NAICS Code Guide

NAICS 541690: Other Scientific & Technical Consulting

Catch-all consulting NAICS — operations research, safety consulting, regulatory support, ESPC engineering.

Quick facts

NAICS code
541690
Title
Other Scientific & Technical Consulting
SBA size standard
$19M

Government buyers

Example contract opportunities

  • DOE FEMP ESPC engineering
  • DOT safety consulting
  • DoD energy resilience studies

Industry context

CEM, PE, and ISSP-credentialed staff are common evaluation factors.

Related NAICS codes

Related industries

States with the most activity in this NAICS

FAQs

What is NAICS 541690?
NAICS 541690 is the federal classification for Other Scientific & Technical Consulting. Catch-all consulting NAICS — operations research, safety consulting, regulatory support, ESPC engineering.
What is the SBA small-business size standard for NAICS 541690?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 541690 is $19M. A business at or below this threshold qualifies for small-business set-asides under this code.
Which agencies buy under NAICS 541690?
Top federal buyers under NAICS 541690 include Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Department of Transportation.
What are example contracts under NAICS 541690?
DOE FEMP ESPC engineering; DOT safety consulting; DoD energy resilience studies.
What are the most-related NAICS codes?
Closely related codes include 541330 (Engineering Services), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 541715 (Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences).

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