Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 541713: Research and Development in Nanotechnology

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NAICS 541713 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$2.3B
Total awards
1,296 awards
Active obligations
$1.2B
Size standard
1,000 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 541713 covers research and experimental development focused on nanoscale science and engineering, including synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, nanoscale device fabrication, measurement, modeling, laboratory testing, and reporting of experimental results and protocols.

Federal opportunities under 541713 typically involve advancing nanoscale capabilities that satisfy mission research goals, producing validated prototypes, characterization data, measurement methods, reproducible test protocols, risk and safety assessments, and documentation to support technology transition and further development.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$236.9M
Awards
340
Average award
$696.8K
Change from FY2024
+57%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$49,900

OVERWATCH IMAGING, INC

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z02326P71110002
PSC
AC13 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

$345,390

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES INC

National Institutes of Health

PIID
75N98026P01150
PSC
6550 - IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS

$253,797

RHODIUM SCIENTIFIC LLC

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

PIID
80JSC026FA092
PSC
AR12 - SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH

$5,980

AEROFORGE, INC

Defense Logistics Agency

PIID
SPE8EF26P0270
PSC
1730 - AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT

$746,390

ARETE ASSOCIATES

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

PIID
80NSSC26C0074
PSC
AJ11 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 541713?
  • Develop and characterize nanoparticle formulations to meet specified particle size distribution, zeta potential, and surface functionalization with batch records.
  • Design and fabricate nanoscale sensor prototypes with sensitivity testing, calibration data, and environmental performance characterization.
  • Translate bench-scale synthesis into pilot batches with reproducible material properties, process parameter documentation, and scale-up batch reports.
  • Conduct exposure and interaction studies including dispersion stability assays, environmental degradation tests, and material compatibility documentation for downstream integration.
When is NAICS 541713 a weak fit?
  • Materials research confined to microscale or larger phenomena where no nanoscale dimensions or properties are being engineered and tested.
  • Full commercial manufacturing scale-up and continuous production where the primary objective is high-rate manufacturing rather than experimental development or prototype validation.
  • Analytical testing contracts that only provide regulatory compliance assays or third-party measurements without associated experimental development or prototype fabrication.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 541713?
  • Deliverables specify particle size distribution by DLS or TEM, surface chemistry characterization, and prototype performance test reports.
  • Solicitation lists required laboratory capabilities such as electron microscopy hours, class cleanroom access, glovebox or inert-atmosphere reactors, and specific analytical instruments.
  • Evaluation criteria reference past performance in nanoscale device or material prototypes, reproducible nanomaterial synthesis, or reported technical milestones with test data.

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