NAICS 541714: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) is NAICS code 541714. A business is small under it with 1,000 employees or fewer. 36 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,000 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 36
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $1.5 billion
- Share won by small businesses
- 25%
- Small businesses registered
- 2,842
Open federal contracts for research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology)
- ARPA-H Comprehensive Organ System Modeling in Outer Space (COSMOS) Innovative Solutions Opening
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
- SURPASS Webinar and Proposers' Day Information
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- Simulation-augmented, Real-time Platform Adaptive Seamless Trials (SURPASS)
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- UNifying Imaging with QUantum Entanglement (UNIQUE) Proposers' Day
Due in 10 daysOct 14, 2026
- Request for Information (RFI) on Identifying Basic Research Challenges to Accelerate United States Biotechnology Leadership
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
- Protein ENGineering (PENG)
Due in 15 daysOct 19, 2026
What NAICS 541714 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541714:
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in agriculture (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in bacteriology (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in biology (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in botany (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in chemical sciences (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in entomology (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in food science (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in genetics (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in health sciences (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in industrial research (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in the medical sciences (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
- Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in the physical sciences (except nanobiotechnology research and development)
The index lists 20 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 541714
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541714, 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 biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology)
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541714 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $5 billion |
| National Institutes of Health | $778.2 million |
| Department of the Navy | $471.9 million |
| Defense Health Agency | $341.9 million |
| Missile Defense Agency | $325.8 million |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $140.4 million |
| Food and Drug Administration | $100.5 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $80.8 million |
Open notices right now come from Department of Health and Human Services (18), Dept of Defense (14) and Department of Energy (6).
Set-asides on open 541714 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 34
- 8(a) set-aside: 2
- Total small business set-aside: 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
2,842 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541714, most of them in California (483), Virginia (233), Maryland (211), Texas (194) and Massachusetts (190). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541714 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.9 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.5 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $-322,863 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- 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 541714?
541714 is the 2022 NAICS code for Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). The Census Bureau's index lists work such as biotechnology research and development laboratories or services (except nanobiotechnology research and development), biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in agriculture (except nanobiotechnology research and development), biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in bacteriology (except nanobiotechnology research and development) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541714?
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 biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology)?
Yes. 36 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541714 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $1.5 billion under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541714 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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