NAICS Code 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 54169 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services).
| Code | 541690 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $19 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on scientific and technical issues (except environmental).
Illustrative Examples:
Agricultural consulting services
Motion picture consulting services
Biological consulting services
Physics consulting services
Chemical consulting services
Radio consulting services
Economic consulting services
Safety consulting services
Energy consulting services
Security consulting services
Is a business under 541690 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 541690 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $19 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 541690 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Subsector | 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Industry Group | 5416 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
| NAICS Industry | 54169 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| National Industry | 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
0781 | Landscape Counseling and Planning |
7819 | Services Allied to Motion Picture Production |
8748 | Business Consulting Services, Not Elsewhere Classified |
8999 | Services, Not Elsewhere Classified |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.