R&DNAICS 541715
Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, chemistry, biology, botany, biotechnology, and computers and software.
$46.3B
FYFY2026 Contract Spending
23.9%
of Total Spending
5+
Major Buying Agencies
Typical Services Contracted
Applied research
Experimental development
Technology demonstration
Prototype development
Testing and evaluation
Scientific analysis
Technology transfer
Laboratory services
Key Federal Agencies
Major federal agencies that purchase r&d services under this NAICS code.
Key Contract Vehicles
Government-wide and agency-specific acquisition vehicles commonly used for this NAICS code.
SBIR/STTR programsOTA (Other Transaction Authority)BAA (Broad Agency Announcements)CIO-SP4 (R&D)DOE National Lab partnershipsNASA research contracts
Market Trends & Opportunities
Current trends shaping federal procurement in this industry.
AI/ML research applications
Quantum computing research
Biotechnology and genomics
Clean energy technology
Autonomous systems
Hypersonic technology
Space technology
Competitive Landscape
Typical Competitors
- National laboratories
- University research institutions
- FFRDCs (Federally Funded R&D Centers)
- Large defense contractors
- Small R&D companies
Entry Barriers
- Technical expertise and credentials
- Laboratory facilities and equipment
- Security clearances
- Past performance in R&D
- Key personnel qualifications
Key Success Factors
- Strong technical team (PhDs, scientists)
- SBIR/STTR track record
- Published research and patents
- Laboratory capabilities
- University and lab partnerships
Recommended Certifications
- ISO 17025 (Testing laboratories)
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- ISO 9001:2015
- Security clearances (classified research)
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
- ITAR compliance (defense)
NAICS Classification
Code:541715
Parent:5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services
Category:R&D
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