NAICS 541940: Veterinary Services
Veterinary Services is NAICS code 541940. A business is small under it with $10 million or less in average annual receipts. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $10 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $108.5 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 46%
- Small businesses registered
- 192
Open federal contracts for veterinary services
- NAHLN Diagnostic Testing Services
Due in 255 daysJun 16, 2027
What NAICS 541940 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541940:
- Animal hospitals
- Disease testing services, veterinary
- Hospitals, animal
- Internists' offices, veterinary
- Laboratory testing services, veterinary
- Livestock inspecting and testing services, veterinary
- Livestock veterinary services
- Pet hospitals
- Small animal veterinary services
- Surgeons' offices, veterinary
- Surgery services, veterinary
- Testing laboratories, veterinary
- Testing services for veterinarians
- Vaccination services, veterinary
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 541940
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541940, your business must have $10 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
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 veterinary services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541940 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $229.8 million |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $55.4 million |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $12.5 million |
| Bureau of Land Management | $9.7 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $8.9 million |
| Defense Health Agency | $8.6 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $8.1 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $4.2 million |
Open notices right now come from Department of Agriculture (1) and Department of Veterans Affairs (1).
Set-asides on open 541940 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
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Your competition
192 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541940, most of them in Texas (20), California (19), Florida (17), Virginia (12) and Michigan (9). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541940 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $105.2 million |
| FY2025 | $138 million |
| FY2026 | $108.5 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $164,289 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 541940?
541940 is the 2022 NAICS code for Veterinary Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as animal hospitals, disease testing services, veterinary, hospitals, animal under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541940?
$10 million or less in average annual receipts. 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 veterinary services?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541940 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $108.5 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541940 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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