Veterinary Services: NAICS 541940
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 541940 (Veterinary Services). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 541940
Veterinary Services. This industry falls under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector (NAICS codes beginning with 54).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 541940 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the veterinary services space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 541940 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 541940, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for veterinary services 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 541940 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the veterinary services market has seen 1,596 contract awards totaling $385.6M in value. The median contract size is $45K, with approximately 44 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
1,596
Total Value
$385.6M
Median Contract
$45K
Competitors
207
Contract value distribution
386 small business awards ($129.5M total value,$71K median)
207 companies compete for NAICS 541940 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
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 541940 (Veterinary Services), 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 541940.
Recent NAICS 541940 Opportunities
View all →The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is procuring diagnostic testing services for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. The contractor will provide specialized laboratory analysis and testing to support animal health surveillance and disease diagnostics.
The U.S. Department of the Interior is awarding a sole-source contract for specialized veterinary services to support the husbandry, medical, and surgical management of captive black-footed ferrets at the FWS National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Colorado. The contract will be awarded to DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC, which requires specialized experience in veterinary care and management of these ferrets.
The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is procuring diagnostic testing and expertise for stranded cetacean cases from the University of Illinois, focusing on various diagnostic tests and laboratory services. This sole source requirement is based on the unique capabilities of the University of Illinois to provide specific assays necessary for the testing of marine mammals. The anticipated period of performance includes a 12-month base period with two additional 12-month option periods.
The Department of Agriculture is procuring diagnostic testing services from NAHLN approved laboratories for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Reference Laboratory Testing. The contractor must provide veterinary diagnostic services as specified in the performance work statement.
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