541360

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

SBA Size Standard

$28.5M average annual receipts

Revenue-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

54

Sector

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

541

Subsector

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

5413

Industry Group

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

541360

National Industry (This Code)

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$28.5M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 541360

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Establishments primarily engaged in taking core samples, drilling test wells, or other mine development activities (except geophysical surveying and mapping) on a contract basis for others are classified in Industry 21311, Support Activities for Mining.

How to Use NAICS 541360 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 541360Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $28.5M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 541360.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 541360?

NAICS code 541360 is 'Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services', classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector (NAICS 54). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the exten

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 541360?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services) as one with $28.5M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 541360 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 541360 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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