Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research.

NAICS code 541720 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities — 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 $28M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 541720.

What is NAICS code 541720?

NAICS code 541720 is 'Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities', classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector (NAICS 54). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 541720?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities) as one with $28M 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 541720 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 541720 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.