North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 5417 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments engaged in conducting original investigation undertaken on a systematic basis to gain new knowledge (research) and/or the application of research findings or other scientific knowledge for the creation of new or significantly improved products or processes (experimental development). Techniques may include modeling and simulation. The industries within this industry group are defined on the basis of the domain of research; that is, on the scientific expertise of the establishment.
- Official title
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Code level
- 4
- Parent industry
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 541
- Open opportunities
- 23 open · 55 active
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.