Research and Development in Nanotechnology

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting nanotechnology research and experimental development. Nanotechnology research and experimental development involves the study of matter at the nanoscale (i.e., a scale of about 1 to 100 nanometers). This research and development in nanotechnology may result in development of new nanotechnology processes or in prototypes of new or altered materials and/or products that may be reproduced, utilized, or implemented by various industries.

NAICS code 541713 — Research and Development in Nanotechnology — 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 Scientific Research and Development 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 1,000 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 541713.

What is NAICS code 541713?

NAICS code 541713 is 'Research and Development in Nanotechnology', classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector (NAICS 54). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting nanotechnology research and experimental development. Nanotechnology research and experimental development involves the stu

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 541713?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology) as one with 1,000 employees. 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 541713 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 541713 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.