Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

Federal contracts for NAICS 541712

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

In fiscal year 2024, U.S. federal agencies obligated $9.4B on contracts under NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)), led by the Department of Defense at $6.5B. Below are the top buying agencies, how competitive the code is, and how to find open opportunities.

$9.4B
Federal obligations, FY2024
Dept. of Defense
Top buyer
Contractors paid, FY2024

Top federal buyers of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

FY2024 contract obligations under NAICS 541712, from USAspending.gov.

AgencyFY2024 obligated
Department of Defense$6.5B
General Services Administration$955M
National Aeronautics and Space Administration$940M
Department of Energy$796M
Department of Health and Human Services$97M
Department of Commerce$76M
Department of Homeland Security$8M
Department of Transportation$3M

How to win Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) contracts

Register & list NAICS 541712

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Respond fast & compliant

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Related NAICS codes

NAICS 541712 — frequently asked

How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 541712?

In FY2024, federal agencies obligated approximately $9.4B on contracts under NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)), led by the Department of Defense at $6.5B.

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 541712?

The top federal buyers in FY2024 were Department of Defense, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

How do I find open Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) contract opportunities?

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