Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Professional Services
NAICS 541940: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Across 5 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 541940 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), the most active buyers include Veterans Affairs, Department of, Dept of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.
📊 Based on 5 real federal solicitations tracked under this code
Sector
Professional Services
Typical award value
Varies by award
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 541940
These buyers award professional, scientific, and technical services 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 541940
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 541940 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 541940
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 541940?
The agencies that most frequently post professional, scientific, and technical services solicitations under NAICS 541940 include Veterans Affairs, Department of, Dept of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, Health and Human Services, Department of. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 541940 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 541940 commonly use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). 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 541940?
Federal awards under NAICS 541940 typically range Varies by award. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.
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