NAICS Code Guide
NAICS 541712: Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences (legacy)
Pre-2017 R&D NAICS still used in some long-running IDIQs and legacy reporting.
Quick facts
- NAICS code
- 541712
- Title
- Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences (legacy)
- SBA size standard
- 1,000 employees (varies)
Government buyers
Example contract opportunities
- Legacy DoD BAA awards
- DOE NNSA R&D
Industry context
Newer awards typically use the post-2017 codes 541713–541715; check the solicitation.
Related NAICS codes
- NAICS 541713 — Research & Development in Nanotechnology
- NAICS 541714 — Research & Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- NAICS 541715 — Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences
Related industries
States with the most activity in this NAICS
FAQs
- What is NAICS 541712?
- NAICS 541712 is the federal classification for Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences (legacy). Pre-2017 R&D NAICS still used in some long-running IDIQs and legacy reporting.
- What is the SBA small-business size standard for NAICS 541712?
- The SBA size standard for NAICS 541712 is 1,000 employees (varies). A business at or below this threshold qualifies for small-business set-asides under this code.
- Which agencies buy under NAICS 541712?
- Top federal buyers under NAICS 541712 include Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- What are example contracts under NAICS 541712?
- Legacy DoD BAA awards; DOE NNSA R&D.
- What are the most-related NAICS codes?
- Closely related codes include 541713 (Research & Development in Nanotechnology), 541714 (Research & Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)), 541715 (Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences).