NAICS 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Covers conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences — the code behind SBIR/STTR and most federal R&D awards.

Size standard

1,000 employees (varies by exception)

Sector: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Top buying agencies

  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Energy
  • NASA
  • National Science Foundation

Includes

  • SBIR and STTR projects
  • Applied research and prototyping
  • Test and evaluation support

Excludes

  • Biotechnology R&D (541714)
  • Engineering design services (541330)

Bidding tips for 541715

  • Several exception size standards exist — verify the one cited in the solicitation
  • Frame proposals around technical risk reduction and measurable milestones
  • Data rights and intellectual property assertions must be listed

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