Environmental Consulting Services
Size Standard: $19 million
NAICS code 541620 covers Environmental Consulting Services, addressing critical government needs for environmental expertise. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses on environmental issues, such as pollution control, waste management, environmental compliance, and environmental impact assessment.
The federal government is both a major regulator of environmental issues and a significant consumer of environmental consulting services. Agencies require environmental support for NEPA compliance, contaminated site cleanup, environmental impact statements, sustainability programs, and regulatory compliance. The Department of Defense alone has billions in environmental liabilities requiring professional support.
Contractors under NAICS 541620 provide services including environmental impact assessments, NEPA documentation, contamination assessment, remediation oversight, sustainability consulting, and environmental compliance support. The increasing focus on climate change and environmental justice has expanded opportunities.
The $19 million size standard allows specialized environmental firms to compete. Technical expertise is highly valued, and certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) can be important differentiators. Past performance on similar environmental projects is critical for winning contracts.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- Department of the Interior
- NEPA Documentation and Analysis
- Environmental Impact Statements
- Contaminated Site Assessment
- Sustainability Program Support
- Environmental Compliance Consulting
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 541620:
What services fall under NAICS code 541620?
NAICS 541620 covers environmental consulting including environmental impact assessments, NEPA documentation, contamination assessment, remediation consulting, sustainability advisory, and environmental compliance support.
What is the size standard for NAICS 541620?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 541620 is $19 million in average annual receipts, accessible for specialized environmental consulting firms.
Which agencies award the most NAICS 541620 contracts?
EPA is a major buyer, but DoD has extensive environmental needs for base cleanup and compliance. DOE, Army Corps of Engineers, and Interior also have substantial environmental consulting requirements.
What certifications help win NAICS 541620 contracts?
Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), and OSHA certifications are valuable. Security clearances may be needed for DoD environmental work.
Is NAICS 541620 used for remediation services?
NAICS 541620 covers consulting and oversight, not the actual remediation work. Environmental remediation services use NAICS 562910. Many contracts combine consulting (541620) with remediation (562910).
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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