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
70,915 awards
Active obligations
$166.8B
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
$14.5B
Awards
7,731
Average award
$1.9M
Change from FY2024
-38.8%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$79,950

V2 FORENSICS CORPORATION

Transportation Security Administration

PIID
70T05026P6116N003
PSC
7A21 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

$156,483

UHV3D, INC.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

PIID
80NSSC26C0059
PSC
AJ14 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

$899,999

ENERGIZED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

PIID
80NSSC26C0043
PSC
AJ11 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH

$1,712,463

CREARE LLC

Office of the Secretary

PIID
6913G626C100011
PSC
AS12 - TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH

$15,002,035

FLOSONICS MEDICAL LLC

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response

PIID
75A50126C00006
PSC
AN13 - HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

$37,796

SHANNON DUFFY

US Geological Survey

PIID
140G0226P0112
PSC
B529 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA

$3,408,692

DUKE UNIVERSITY

National Institutes of Health

PIID
75N93026C00005
PSC
AN12 - HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; 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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