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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

Veterans Affairs, Department ofDept of DefenseEnvironmental Protection AgencyHealth and Human Services, Department of

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

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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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