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NAICS 541714: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Biotechnology R&D — recombinant DNA, cell biology, immunology, and related research. Heavily used by NIH, BARDA, and DoD medical research commands for funded biotech programmes.
📊 Based on 26 real federal solicitations tracked under this code
Sector
Professional Services
Typical award value
$500K - $100M+ per award
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 541714
These buyers award research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) 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 541714
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 541714 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 541714
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 541714?
The agencies that most frequently post research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) solicitations under NAICS 541714 include NIH, BARDA (HHS), Department of Defense (USAMRDC), CDC, Department of Agriculture. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 541714 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 541714 commonly use Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB. 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 541714?
Federal awards under NAICS 541714 typically range $500K - $100M+ 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 541714?
Closely related codes include 541713 (541713 · Research and Development in Nanotechnology), 541715 (541715 · R&D in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotech and Biotech)), 325414 (325414 · Chemical Manufacturing). Registering in SAM.gov under every code that fits your capabilities widens the set of opportunities you'll match.
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