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 541713Research & Development in Nanotechnology
  • NAICS 541715Research & 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 ().

Official references

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