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

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography,…

- NAICS code: 541715
- Title: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Sector: 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Subsector: 541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Industry group: 5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
- NAICS industry: 54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- SBA size standard: 1,000 employees
- Open bids on BidRover: 2
- Updated: Oct 6, 2026

## Size standard exceptions

- Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts: 1,500 employees
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment: 1,250 employees
- Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles, Their Propulsion Units and Propulsion Parts: 1,300 employees

## Open bids (2)

- [Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide](https://bidrover.com/bids/information-processing-techniques-office-office-wide--cc0170d8-eee7-4be5-b24b-609e466440fe) — General procurement · United States
- [BAA DEVCOM AC Emerging Technologies](https://bidrover.com/bids/baa-devcom-ac-emerging-technologies--b8d76d27-72de-4e1c-b96f-7bcf87b6f019) — General procurement · United States · due 2031-03-04

## Frequently asked questions

### What is NAICS code 541715?

NAICS 541715 is "Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)" in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System, in sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography,…

### What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541715?

A business is small under NAICS 541715 at or below 1,000 employees, including affiliates (13 CFR 121.201). Exceptions: Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts: 1,500 employees; Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment: 1,250 employees; Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles, Their Propulsion Units and Propulsion Parts: 1,300 employees. Confirm the standard named in each solicitation.

### How many government bids are open under NAICS 541715?

BidRover counts 2 open bids that cite NAICS 541715 as of Oct 6, 2026, refreshed every hour from official public sources. Many state and local notices do not list a NAICS code, so search by keyword too.

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Code titles and definitions: U.S. Census Bureau, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 2022 (https://www.census.gov/naics/). Size standards: U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Size Standards, 13 CFR 121.201, eCFR text current as of 2026-10-21 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-121.201).

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