Research & Development

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

1,139 active opportunities

1,139

Active Opportunities

1,049

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)732
  • Testing Laboratories and Services272
  • Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)65
  • Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities58
  • Research and Development in Nanotechnology8

Set-Aside Distribution

  • 737
  • No Set Aside212
  • Small Business126
  • SDVOSB37
  • WOSB11

Top Locations

  • VA234
  • MD137
  • DC92
  • OH87
  • CA77

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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