Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Professional Services
NAICS 541713: Research and Development in Nanotechnology
R&D activities in nanotechnology — manipulating matter at the atomic and molecular scale. A specialised research code commonly used by DoD, DOE national labs, and NIH for funded nano-scale research and prototyping.
📊 Based on 3 real federal solicitations tracked under this code
Sector
Professional Services
Typical award value
$500K - $50M per award
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 541713
These buyers award research and development in nanotechnology work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.
Set-asides used under NAICS 541713
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 541713 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.
Common questions about NAICS 541713
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 541713?
The agencies that most frequently post research and development in nanotechnology solicitations under NAICS 541713 include Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, NIH, NASA. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 541713 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 541713 commonly use Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.
What is the typical contract value for NAICS 541713?
Federal awards under NAICS 541713 typically range $500K - $50M per award. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.
What NAICS codes are related to 541713?
Closely related codes include 541714 (541714 · Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)), 541715 (541715 · R&D in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotech and Biotech)), 541720 (541720 · Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities). Registering in SAM.gov under every code that fits your capabilities widens the set of opportunities you'll match.
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