Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

NAICS code 541720 covers businesses involved in conducting research and development in social sciences. This classification falls under the Professional, Scientific & Technical Services sector (code 54), which encompasses a wide range of related industries.

Federal agencies use NAICS code 541720 when posting contract opportunities related to research and development in the social sciences and humanities on SAM.gov. If your business provides products or services in this area, registering with this NAICS code in SAM.gov will help you discover relevant solicitations and compete for federal contracts.

Small businesses with NAICS code 541720 may also qualify for set-aside programs including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), and SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business). Each NAICS code has a specific size standard that determines whether your business qualifies as "small" for that industry.