NAICS Code Guide
NAICS 541714: Research & Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
BARDA, NIH, DARPA Biological Technologies Office, and ARPA-H all fund biotech R&D under this code.
Quick facts
- NAICS code
- 541714
- Title
- Research & Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- SBA size standard
- 1,000 employees
Government buyers
Example contract opportunities
- BARDA medical countermeasure pipeline
- ARPA-H projects
- DARPA BTO programs
Industry context
BSL-2/3 facility access, FDA pre-submission experience, and SBIR/STTR history are common selection factors.
Related NAICS codes
- NAICS 541713 — Research & Development in Nanotechnology
- NAICS 541715 — Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences
Related industries
States with the most activity in this NAICS
FAQs
- What is NAICS 541714?
- NAICS 541714 is the federal classification for Research & Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). BARDA, NIH, DARPA Biological Technologies Office, and ARPA-H all fund biotech R&D under this code.
- What is the SBA small-business size standard for NAICS 541714?
- The SBA size standard for NAICS 541714 is 1,000 employees. A business at or below this threshold qualifies for small-business set-asides under this code.
- Which agencies buy under NAICS 541714?
- Top federal buyers under NAICS 541714 include National Institutes of Health, Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Defense.
- What are example contracts under NAICS 541714?
- BARDA medical countermeasure pipeline; ARPA-H projects; DARPA BTO programs.
- What are the most-related NAICS codes?
- Closely related codes include 541713 (Research & Development in Nanotechnology), 541715 (Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences), 325414 ().