NAICS 541713: Research and Development in Nanotechnology
Research and Development in Nanotechnology is NAICS code 541713. A business is small under it with 1,000 employees or fewer. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,000 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $317.5 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 66%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,150
Open federal contracts for research and development in nanotechnology
What NAICS 541713 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541713:
- Nanobiotechnologies research and experimental development laboratories
- Nanotechnology research and development laboratories or services, all fields of science
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 541713
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541713, your business must have 1,000 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
SBA note: NAICS Codes 541713, 541714 and 541715
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys research and development in nanotechnology
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541713 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $411.1 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $161.3 million |
| National Institutes of Health | $102.4 million |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $34.7 million |
| Department of the Army | $33.3 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $32.3 million |
| Departmental Offices | $15.3 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $2.3 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (2).
Set-asides on open 541713 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
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Your competition
1,150 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541713, most of them in Virginia (157), California (136), Texas (102), Maryland (72) and Florida (70). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541713 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $197.9 million |
| FY2025 | $317.5 million |
| FY2026 | $282.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 541713?
541713 is the 2022 NAICS code for Research and Development in Nanotechnology. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as nanobiotechnologies research and experimental development laboratories, nanotechnology research and development laboratories or services, all fields of science under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541713?
1,000 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for research and development in nanotechnology?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541713 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $317.5 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541713 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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