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Why does NAICS 541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) matter?

NAICS 541715 covers establishments that conduct research and experimental development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. This includes defense research laboratories, applied physics research, materials science, and environmental science research conducted under government contracts and grants.

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The 1,000-employee threshold allows mid-size research firms and defense laboratories to compete as small businesses on R&D contracts. DoD, DOE, NASA, and NIH are the largest buyers of R&D services. Contracts under this NAICS code include basic and applied research, prototype development, and technology maturation programs critical to national security and scientific advancement.

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336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing1,500 employees334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing1,250 employees

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541512 — Computer Systems Design Services$34 million541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services$34 million541330 — Engineering Services$25.5 million541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services$19 million541519 — Other Computer Related Services$34 million236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction$45 million

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