Research & Development

Scientific research, engineering R&D, and testing laboratory services

857 active opportunities

857

Active Opportunities

45

Posted Last 7 Days

30 days

Avg Response Window

Top Industries

  • Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)562
  • Testing Laboratories and Services195
  • Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)52
  • Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities40
  • Research and Development in Nanotechnology4

Set-Aside Distribution

  • 611
  • No Set Aside118
  • Small Business80
  • SDVOSB27
  • WOSB10

Top Locations

  • VA187
  • MD114
  • DC67
  • OH67
  • NY58

How to Bid on Research & Development

What These Contracts Typically Require

Laboratory accreditation (ISO 17025), research staff with advanced degrees and security clearances, facility clearances for classified work, and published research credentials.

Average Response Window

45 days from posting. Plan your response timeline accordingly.

What to Prepare Before Responding

  • 1Document laboratory accreditations
  • 2Prepare researcher CVs and publications
  • 3Verify facility security clearance if needed
  • 4Compile past research contract performance
  • 5Review SBIR/STTR eligibility if applicable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Federal R&D contracts cover basic and applied research, prototype development, laboratory testing, scientific studies, and technology demonstrations. Agencies like DoD, NIH, DOE, and NASA are major R&D funders.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide phased funding for small businesses to conduct R&D. Phase I awards up to $275,000 for feasibility studies; Phase II awards up to $1.5 million for development.
Requirements include laboratory accreditation (ISO 17025), research staff with advanced degrees, facility clearances for classified work, published research credentials, and specialized equipment capabilities.
Federal R&D typically involves more reporting requirements, government rights to intellectual property (depending on contract type), security requirements, and longer evaluation periods. Understanding FAR clauses on data rights is essential.
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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 24, 2026
Due Feb 28, 2026
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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 24, 2026
Due Feb 23, 2026
No Set Aside
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SACRAMENTO, CA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 23, 2026

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DENVER, CO
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 23, 2026

B-UMESC WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
DENVER, CO
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 11, 2026
Small Business
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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Jan 30, 2026
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Justification for Sole Source to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
ATLANTA, GA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 23, 2026

Mission Support Operations Contract (MSOC)

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
HOUSTON, TX
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 6, 2026
11 days left

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DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 22, 2026
No Set Aside
28 days left

Life Support Systems Scientific Test, Analysis, and Qualification Lab (LSS STAQ)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 22, 2026
No Set Aside
28 days left

TEST3 Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 7, 2026
No Set Aside
13 days left

AFSOC Innovation, Logistical, and Material Support OTA

DEPT OF DEFENSE
HURLBURT FIELD, FL
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 16, 2026
No Set Aside
22 days left

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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
CAMBRIDGE, MA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 13, 2026
19 days left

CoCR Powder Study

DEPT OF DEFENSE
TINKER AFB, OK
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Jan 26, 2026
No Set Aside
1 day left

Hazardous Waste and Water Testing and Analysis

DEPT OF DEFENSE
VIENNA, OH
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 23, 2026
Small Business
29 days left

Commercial Satellite Capabilities for Nighttime, Electro-Optical Earth Observation

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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 23, 2026
Due Feb 22, 2026
No Set Aside
28 days left

Ideal Aerosmith Rate Table Calibration

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NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 23, 2026
No Set Aside

Low Background Infrared (LBIR) facility

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HEATH, OH
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 23, 2026

Environmental Testing of Electronic Assemblies Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

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MCCLELLAN, CA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 22, 2026
Due Feb 12, 2026
18 days left

Compact Oxygen Generation Medical Devices: Compact Oxygen Generation, Medical (COGM) and Compact Oxygen Generation, Medical At Altitude (COGM-A)

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FORT DETRICK, MD
NAICS 541714
Posted Jan 22, 2026
Due Mar 6, 2026
No Set Aside
40 days left
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