NAICS Code 541360: Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $28.5 million in average annual receipts
Definition
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.
Government contracts for this service: PSC C219 Other Architect and Engineering Services
Code facts
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54
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541
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5413
- 54136
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5413
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541
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54
- Contract awards
- 157 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $123,589,965 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 541360
- Aerial geophysical surveying services
- Electrical geophysical surveying services
- Electromagnetic geophysical surveying services
- Geological surveying services
- Geophysical mapping services
- Geophysical surveying services
- Gravity geophysical surveying services
- Magnetic geophysical surveying services
- Mapping services, geophysical
- Radioactive geophysical surveying services
- Remote sensing geophysical surveying services
- Seismic geophysical surveying services
- Surveying services, geophysical
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$6,200 |
| FY2026 | $143,168,236 |
| FY2025 | $123,589,965 |
| FY2024 | $168,234,912 |
| FY2023 | $157,227,737 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NV5 Geospatial, Inc. | $33,595,082 | |
| 2 | Woolpert, Inc. | $30,784,723 | |
| 3 | Fugro USA Land, Inc. | $21,432,052 | |
| 4 | Merrick-Surdex Joint Venture LLP | $10,350,431 | |
| 5 | Dewberry Engineers Inc. | $9,638,954 | |
| 6 | Costquest Associates LLC | $6,968,444 | |
| 7 | Surveying And Mapping, LLC | $6,577,637 | |
| 8 | The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. | $2,824,679 | |
| 9 | Brackish Consulting LLC | $2,012,388 | |
| 10 | Honor Service Company | $2,001,551 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 541360 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Interior | $124,341,655 | |
| 2 | Department of Commerce | $8,848,390 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $4,435,821 | |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2,414,651 | |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,250,367 | |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $837,569 | |
| 7 | Department of the Army | $574,274 | |
| 8 | Department of State | $430,528 | |
| 9 | Department of the Navy | $119,060 | |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $31,786 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C219 Other Architect and Engineering Services | $118,279,399 | |
| 2 | R702 Data Collection Services | $7,013,444 | |
| 3 | B529 Scientific Data Studies | $4,653,188 | |
| 4 | B518 Geophysical Studies | $3,885,616 | |
| 5 | R499 Other Professional Services | $2,509,150 | |
| 6 | Z1NZ Maintenance of Other Utilities | $2,001,551 | |
| 7 | R799 Other Management Support Services | $1,279,784 | |
| 8 | 7644 Digital Maps, Charts and Geodetic Products | $761,014 | |
| 9 |
DA10 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$583,800 | |
| 10 | T012 Reproduction Services | $535,325 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $39,754,718 | |
| 2 | Florida | $36,044,695 | |
| 3 | Texas | $28,976,254 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $13,850,801 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $10,870,041 | |
| 6 | New York | $2,210,744 | |
| 7 | Missouri | $1,978,145 | |
| 8 | Utah | $1,840,639 | |
| 9 | Mississippi | $1,638,494 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $625,007 | |
| 11 | California | $571,561 | |
| 12 | Maryland | $279,150 | |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $251,836 | |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $155,113 | |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $130,342 | |
| 16 | Illinois | $123,996 | |
| 17 | Washington | $119,060 | |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $97,170 | |
| 19 | Arizona | $78,200 | |
| 20 | North Dakota | $76,600 | |
| 21 | Michigan | $52,123 | |
| 22 | South Carolina | $52,070 | |
| 23 | Nevada | $51,800 | |
| 24 | Maine | $51,100 | |
| 25 | Kansas | $48,240 | |
| 26 | Arkansas | $44,850 | |
| 27 | Alaska | $22,996 | |
| 28 | Iowa | $20,913 | |
| 29 | Hawaii | $14,691 | |
| 30 | Guam | $14,346 | |
| 31 | Georgia | $3,300 | |
| 32 | Indiana | $3,264 |
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
Proposed size standard changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards: Monetary-Based Industry Size Standards | Closed Oct 21, 2025No final rule found |
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 541360?
NAICS 541360 is Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, a national industry in NAICS 54, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
What is the NAICS code for geophysical mapping services?
The NAICS code for geophysical mapping services is 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services.
What is the NAICS code for geological surveying services?
The NAICS code for geological surveying services is 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services.
What is the NAICS code for aerial geophysical surveying services?
The NAICS code for aerial geophysical surveying services is 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services.
When did the size standard for NAICS 541360 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 541360 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adjustment of Monetary-Based Size Standards, Disadvantage Thresholds, and 8(a) Eligibility Thresholds for Inflation" (87 FR 69118), published Nov 17, 2022 and effective Dec 19, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 541360?
Federal contracts under NAICS 541360 obligated $123,589,965 in fiscal year 2025 and $592,214,650 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 541360?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 541360 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are NV5 Geospatial, Inc. ($33,595,082); Woolpert, Inc. ($30,784,723); and Fugro USA Land, Inc. ($21,432,052).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 541360?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 541360 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Interior ($124,341,655), Department of Commerce ($8,848,390) and Air Force ($4,435,821).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 541360?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 541360 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are C219 Other Architect and Engineering Services, R702 Data Collection Services and B529 Scientific Data Studies.
Where is the work under NAICS 541360 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 541360 over the last 12 months are Ohio ($39,754,718), Florida ($36,044,695) and Texas ($28,976,254).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 541360?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 541360 is Subsurface investigation atlantic intracoastal waterway disposal area 60, pre-solicitation from ENDIST Wilmington (USACE), posted October 23, 2026.
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