Research and Development in Nanotechnology — NAICS 541713
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 541713
Research and Development in Nanotechnology. This industry falls under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector (NAICS codes beginning with 54).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 541713 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the research and development in nanotechnology space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 541713 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 541713, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for research and development in nanotechnology work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 541713 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the research and development in nanotechnology market has seen 936 contract awards totaling $721.6M in value. The median contract size is $250K, with approximately 26 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
936
Total Value
$721.6M
Median Contract
$250K
Competitors
399
Contract value distribution
722 small business awards ($383.7M total value,$147K median)
399 companies compete for NAICS 541713 contracts
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Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 541713.
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