NAICS 541712Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Size Standard
1,000 employees
CMMC Level
Level 1–2 (varies by contract)
Key Agencies
DoD, Army Research Institute, ONR, AFOSR
Overview
Establishments primarily engaged in conducting research in social sciences and humanities, including economics, sociology, psychology, and political science. Defense applications include human factors research, behavioral analysis, cultural intelligence, and social science research for military operations.
Common Contract Types
Recent Contract Awards
Total Awards
58,027
Last 30 Days
16
30-Day Value
$5.3B
Avg Amount
$329.3M
All-Time Value
$287.6B
FPDS
| Contract | Awardee | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | $58.6M | |
| TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC. | $9.0M | |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AEROSPACE ASSOCIATES | $92K | |
| SPECTRUM SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY INC | $7.1M | |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AEROSPACE ASSOCIATES | $415K | |
| EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY, LLC | $5.8M | |
| HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $931.3M | |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AEROSPACE ASSOCIATES | $121K | |
| TECHNICAL RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $171.5M | |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AEROSPACE ASSOCIATES | $1.4M |
Top Contractors (FPDS)
| Contractor | Total Obligation |
|---|---|
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $18.3B |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $12.1B |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $11.9B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $11.1B |
| BECHTEL MARINE PROPULSION CORPORATION | $10.9B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What CMMC level is required for NAICS 541712?
Level 1 for open-source social science research. Level 2 when research involves classified operational data, intelligence assessments, or behavioral studies tied to specific military programs.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541712?
The size standard is 1,000 employees.
What defense social science research uses NAICS 541712?
Research areas include human performance optimization, operator workload analysis, cultural awareness training development, psychological operations research, and human-machine interface studies for weapons systems.
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