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541715Professional Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
The largest single federal R&D NAICS — covering physical-sciences, engineering, and life-sciences research not otherwise classified. Used across virtually every federal research-buying agency for prototype development, experimental research, and engineering R&D.
Typical value
$500K – $500M+ per award
Common set-asides
Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB
Top buyers
Department of Defense · NASA · Department of Energy · NIH · NSF · NOAA
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