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NAICS Code· 541360

NAICS 541360: Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 541360 – Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services encompasses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of subsurface and surface geophysical data to support land, marine, and aerial mapping applications. This sector includes seismic reflection and refraction surveys, gravity and magnetic field measurements, ground-penetrating radar, LiDAR scanning, and bathymetric mapping, all performed to inform infrastructure planning, environmental assessments, resource exploration, and geospatial modeling.

39
Active Contracts
$139.7M
Total Obligations (12mo)
165
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
73
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
+7.7%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 541360.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 541360 – Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services encompasses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of subsurface and surface geophysical data to support land, marine, and aerial mapping applications. This sector includes seismic reflection and refraction surveys, gravity and magnetic...

NAICS 541360 – Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services encompasses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of subsurface and surface geophysical data to support land, marine, and aerial mapping applications. This sector includes seismic reflection and refraction surveys, gravity and magnetic field measurements, ground-penetrating radar, LiDAR scanning, and bathymetric mapping, all performed to inform infrastructure planning, environmental assessments, resource exploration, and geospatial modeling. Services often integrate with geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing platforms to deliver high-resolution geospatial datasets critical for engineering design, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical activities across transportation, environmental stewardship, and coastal zone management, serving as a foundational data layer for infrastructure resilience and scientific research. Top contractors in this space include AECOM Technical Services, Inc., a large prime with extensive capabilities in multi-disciplinary geospatial engineering, and Geotill Inc., a specialized firm focused on marine and nearshore geophysical surveying. These firms represent a mix of large-scale integrators and niche technical providers, reflecting a competitive environment where domain expertise in advanced sensing technologies and data processing workflows is paramount. The Department of Commerce and the Department of Transportation are the primary federal buyers, driving demand through coastal mapping initiatives, underwater infrastructure assessments, and transportation corridor planning. Agencies rely on these services to support NOAA’s nautical charting programs, FHWA infrastructure projects, and environmental impact evaluations under NEPA. The market is characterized by high technical barriers to entry, with demand concentrated on firms possessing specialized equipment, licensed surveyors, and experience in federal compliance frameworks. Opportunities are growing for contractors with expertise in autonomous survey platforms, real-time data integration, and AI-enhanced geospatial analytics, particularly as agencies prioritize precision mapping for climate adaptation and infrastructure modernization.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 541360 work as a small business.

$28.5M
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 541360, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
NV5 GEOSPATIAL, INC.$32.2M27
FUGRO USA LAND, INC.$30.1M13
WOOLPERT, INC.$27.1M15
DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC.$12.6M8
MERRICK-SURDEX JOINT VENTURE LLP$12.2M9
SURVEYING AND MAPPING, LLC$8.8M4
THE SANBORN MAP COMPANY, INC.$4.7M5
BRACKISH CONSULTING LLC$2.0M1
REVOLUTION FLIGHT LLC$1.5M4
DIGITAL AERIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC$1.2M3

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 541360.

Department Of The Interior96 awards$122.6M
Ofc Of Acquisition Grants-Denver10 awards$8.1M
Department Of Defense12 awards$3.7M
Department Of The Interior (doi)7 awards$1.8M
Department Of Commerce23 awards$1.6M
Department Of Homeland Security4 awards$1.1M
Department Of Transportation1 award$201K
W074 Endist Wilmington1 award$148K
Department Of Veterans Affairs2 awards$84K
Department Of Agriculture2 awards$81K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 541360, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 7,178 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

48%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

11%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

7,178

91% of 7,895 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
541360This Code
Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
Fewer Bidders248%
7,17891% of 7,895
54136NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders248%
7,17891% of 7,895
5413Industry Group
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Fewer Bidders246%
637,15885% of 746,601
541Subsector
Fewer Bidders249%
2,918,78285% of 3,416,794
54Sector
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Fewer Bidders249%
2,918,78285% of 3,416,794

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 541360 covers Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys. Cross-References.

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