Industry

54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

SBA Size Standard

1000 employees

To qualify as a small business in this industry, your company must have fewer than 1000 employees on average over the past 12 months.

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Corporate Programs in This Industry

These companies are seeking suppliers in related industries:

AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with significant government contracts in transportation, facilities, environmental, …

Amazon

Amazon Supplier Diversity helps us build a more inclusive supply chain by partnering with businesses …

Apple Inc.

Apple is committed to increasing opportunity for diverse suppliers. We partner with businesses owned by …

AT&T Inc.

AT&T has been a pioneer in supplier diversity since 1968. We are committed to ensuring …

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a British multinational defense company with significant U.S. operations. Their U.S. subsidiary …

Bank of America

Bank of America has spent over $2 billion annually with diverse suppliers. We invest in …
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Diversity Certifications for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

These certifications can help businesses in NAICS 54171 win government and corporate contracts:

8(a) — 8(a) Business Development

SBA (Small Business Administration) · Free

DOBE — Disability-Owned Business Enterprise

Disability:IN · $450 - $800

DBE — Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

DOT (Department of Transportation) · Free

EDWOSB — Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business

Small Business Administration (SBA) · Free

HUBZone — HUBZone Business

SBA (Small Business Administration) · Free

LGBTBE — LGBT Business Enterprise

NGLCC (National LGBT Chamber of Commerce) · $400 - $750

MBE — Minority Business Enterprise

NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council) · $350 - $1,500

SDVBE — Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise

VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) · Free (Federal)

SBE — Small Business Enterprise

SBA (Small Business Administration) · Free

VBE — Veteran Business Enterprise

NaVOBA (National Veteran Business Owners Association) · $400 - $700

WBE — Women Business Enterprise

WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council) · $350 - $1,000

WOSB — Women-Owned Small Business

Small Business Administration (SBA) · Free
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