NAICS Code Guide
NAICS 541715: Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences
The dominant DoD/DOE/NASA R&D NAICS for the post-2017 era — most BAAs and OTAs use this code.
Quick facts
- NAICS code
- 541715
- Title
- Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences
- SBA size standard
- 1,000 employees (1,500 for some sub-codes)
Government buyers
Example contract opportunities
- AFRL BAAs
- ONR research
- DARPA HR001
Industry context
OTA consortium membership often shortcuts the BAA path for prototypes.
Related NAICS codes
- NAICS 541713 — Research & Development in Nanotechnology
- NAICS 541714 — Research & Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Related industries
States with the most activity in this NAICS
FAQs
- What is NAICS 541715?
- NAICS 541715 is the federal classification for Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences. The dominant DoD/DOE/NASA R&D NAICS for the post-2017 era — most BAAs and OTAs use this code.
- What is the SBA small-business size standard for NAICS 541715?
- The SBA size standard for NAICS 541715 is 1,000 employees (1,500 for some sub-codes). A business at or below this threshold qualifies for small-business set-asides under this code.
- Which agencies buy under NAICS 541715?
- Top federal buyers under NAICS 541715 include Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- What are example contracts under NAICS 541715?
- AFRL BAAs; ONR research; DARPA HR001.
- What are the most-related NAICS codes?
- Closely related codes include 541713 (Research & Development in Nanotechnology), 541714 (Research & Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)), 541330 (Engineering Services).