NAICS Code 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
NAICS code 5417 is the industry group for scientific research and development services in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector. It contains 7 6-digit industry codes, listed below.
NAICS codes in 5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
| Code | Title | Federal contracts (3 years) |
|---|---|---|
| 541710 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (retired) | $27.4B |
| 541711 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (retired) | $3.3B |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) (retired) | $25.1B |
| 541713 | Research and Development in Nanotechnology | $800M |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $7.4B |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $133B |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $2.8B |
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- What is NAICS code 5417?
- NAICS 5417 is the industry group "Scientific Research and Development Services" in the North American Industry Classification System, part of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector (54).