Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 541715.

NAICS 541715 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$1.1T
Total awards
72,387 awards
Active obligations
$186.9B
Size standard
1,000 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 541715 covers research and experimental development in physical, engineering, and life sciences excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology, including laboratory experiments, analytical studies, prototype testing, modeling, and technical reporting of scientific findings.

Federal opportunities under 541715 typically involve producing technical evidence and prototypes that advance agency science objectives, executing experimental protocols, delivering validated data and reports, and supporting technical transition or policy decisions through documented research results.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$19B
Awards
7,776
Average award
$2.4M
Change from FY2024
-31.2%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$980,689

STA TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

PIID
2031ZA26F00441
PSC
AJ12 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH

$1,697,659

STATE OF PLACE INC

Office of the Secretary

PIID
6913G626C100015
PSC
AS12 - TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH

$999,847

ROLIC TECHNOLOGIES AG

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

PIID
2031ZA26F00416
PSC
AJ13 - GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

$456,044

ROLIC TECHNOLOGIES AG

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

PIID
2031ZA26F00433
PSC
AJ13 - GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

$325,000

EMORY UNIVERSITY

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

PIID
75D30126P21463
PSC
AJ12 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH

$1,504,672

DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC

Office of Procurement Operations

PIID
70RDA226FR0000042
PSC
R423 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INTELLIGENCE

$1,710,666

KITWARE INC

Office of the Secretary

PIID
6913G626C100012
PSC
AS12 - TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 541715?
  • Laboratory experiments and controlled testing to validate physical or engineering hypotheses and generate peer-reviewable data sets.
  • Prototype development and bench-scale testing of sensor technologies, measurement systems, or mechanical concepts to demonstrate feasibility.
  • Field research campaigns collecting environmental or biological observations tied to hypothesis testing and statistical analysis.
  • Development of analytical models and simulations with validation activities and formal research reports documenting methods and results.
When is NAICS 541715 a weak fit?
  • Applied engineering for system deployment: procurement focused on system installation, commissioning, and operational sustainment without hypothesis-driven research activities.
  • Routine analytical laboratory services: performed for operational or regulatory monitoring without experimental design, novel methods, or research objectives.
  • Nanotechnology or biotechnology R&D: projects requiring specialized nano- or bio-domain facilities, biosafety measures, and domain expertise excluded from this classification.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 541715?
  • Statement of work specifies research objectives, hypothesis testing, experimental design, and delivery of datasets, technical reports, and methods documentation.
  • Evaluation criteria prioritize scientific methodology, prior research outputs, prototype demonstrations, and publication or peer-review experience.
  • Labor categories requested include principal investigators, research scientists, and lab technicians with documented research project experience and data analysis skills.

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