NAICS 541715

Research and Development in Physical Sciences

Updated July 2026 β€” template and guidance reviewed for current federal contracting practice.

Capability statement template for R&D firms and scientific research organizations.

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Template Sections

1

Company Overview

R&D background, research areas, team size, funding history, partnerships

πŸ“ 150-200 words

2

Research Capabilities

Research areas, technical expertise, laboratory capabilities, equipment

πŸ“ 6-8 areas

3

Federal Research Funding

NIH, NSF, DARPA, DoD grants, contract values, research outcomes

πŸ“ 5-7 examples

4

Facilities & Equipment

Laboratory facilities, specialized equipment, accreditation, compliance

πŸ“ 150-200 words

5

Personnel & Expertise

PhD researchers, publications, patents, industry experience, collaborations

πŸ“ 100-150 words

6

Intellectual Property

Patents, licensing agreements, technology transfer, commercialization

πŸ“ 100-150 words

Key Elements to Include

PhD-level research expertise

Federal research funding experience (NIH, NSF, DARPA, DoD)

Laboratory facilities and specialized equipment

Published research and peer-reviewed journals

Patents and intellectual property

Data management and research compliance

Competitive Differentiators

Highlight these strengths to stand out from competitors:

Novel research methodologies

High publication and citation rates

Patent portfolio and commercialization success

Interdisciplinary research capabilities

SBIR/STTR program experience

Top Procuring Agencies

NSF

NIH

DoD

DOE

DARPA

Common Contract Types

Basic and applied research

Technology development and validation

SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, III awards

Research infrastructure and equipment

Collaborative research partnerships

How to Use This Template

  1. 1. Start the generator: Use the button above to open the editable draft generator with NAICS 541715 preselected.
  2. 2. Replace Company Info: Update company overview, years in business, team size, certifications, and past performance.
  3. 3. Add Your Examples: Replace sample project descriptions with 3-5 of your actual past performance examples (contract value, outcome, complexity).
  4. 4. Customize for Agency: When bidding, tailor the differentiators and examples to match what each agency values most.
  5. 5. One Page Rule: Keep it to one pageβ€”this is a snapshot, not a detailed proposal. Use clear formatting and concise language.
  6. 6. Include in Bid: Submit capability statement with every federal bid. Also use for marketing and cold outreach to contracting officers.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip

Create 2-3 versions of your capability statement tailored to different federal agencies or contracting areas. A capability statement for DoD cybersecurity contracts should emphasize different strengths than a GSA facilities management bid.

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A Research and Development in Physical Sciences capability statement must include: your core competencies specific to Research & Development work, NAICS code 541715, DUNS/UEI number, past performance with dollar values and agency names, key personnel with relevant credentials, and differentiators that set you apart from competitors. Keep it to one page for most agencies.

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