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.

1
Active Now
$250K
Median Contract
~26
Awards / Month
399
Competitors
77%
Small 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.

FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 541713. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.

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

$75K$250K median$1.5M
Small business set-aside rate77% of awards

722 small business awards ($383.7M total value,$147K median)

399 companies compete for NAICS 541713 contracts

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Size 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 541713?
NAICS code 541713 represents "Research and Development in Nanotechnology" in the North American Industry Classification System. Research and Development in Nanotechnology. This code is used by federal agencies on SAM.gov to classify contract opportunities so businesses in the research and development in nanotechnology industry can find relevant solicitations.
How many federal contracts use NAICS 541713?
There are currently 1 active federal contract opportunities on SAM.gov that use NAICS code 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology). Over the past 3 years, there have been 936 awards totaling $721.6M, with a median contract value of $250K. Approximately 26 new contracts are awarded each month in this NAICS code. FedOverwatch tracks these opportunities in real time so you never miss a relevant contract.
How to find contracts for NAICS 541713?
You can find federal contracts for NAICS 541713 by searching SAM.gov directly, or by using FedOverwatch to get automatic matches. FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when new research and development in nanotechnology opportunities are posted that match your profile, certifications, and set-aside eligibility.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541713?
The SBA assigns size standards to each NAICS code to determine whether a business qualifies as "small" for federal set-aside contracts. Size standards for NAICS 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology) are based on either annual revenue or number of employees, depending on the industry. Check the SBA's size standards table at sba.gov for the most current thresholds for this code.

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