541614

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

SBA Size Standard

$20M 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

5416

Industry Group

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

541614

National Industry (This Code)

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations in: (1) manufacturing operations improvement; (2) productivity improvement; (3) production planning and control; (4) quality assurance and quality control; (5) inventory management; (6) distribution networks; (7) warehouse use, operations, and utilization; (8) transportation and shipment of goods and materials; and (9) materials management and handling. Illustrative Examples: Freight rate or tariff rate consulting services Productivity improvement consulting services Manufacturing management consulting services Inventory planning and control management consulting services Transportation management consulting services

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

$20M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 541614

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:

Planning and designing industrial processes and systems--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services;
Providing computer systems integration design services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services;
Arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers--are classified in Industry 488510, Freight Transportation Arrangement; and
Operating warehousing and storage facilities and providing related logistics services--are classified in Industry Group 4931, Warehousing and Storage.

How to Use NAICS 541614 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 541614Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting 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 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting 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 $20M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 541614.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 541614?

NAICS code 541614 is 'Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services', classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector (NAICS 54). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations in: (1) manufacturing operations improvement; (2) produ

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 541614?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services) as one with $20M 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 541614 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 541614 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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