Research & Development

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

1,271 active opportunities

1,271

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)769
Testing Laboratories and Services340
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities76
Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)74
Research and Development in Nanotechnology8

Set-Aside Distribution

810
No Set Aside219
Small Business111
Small Business Set Aside - Total58
SDVOSB39

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VA250
MD173
OH98
DC97
CA87

How to Bid on Research & Development

Common solicitation considerations

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

These are orientation points, not universal eligibility rules. Verify the response deadline, clauses, evaluation factors, licenses, and submission instructions in the official notice and every amendment.

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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Small Business Administration (SBA)

NAICS 541380

Posted Sep 14, 2026

Due Sep 30, 2026

Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Research & Development

Top Industries

Set-Aside Distribution

Top Locations

How to Bid on Research & Development

Common solicitation considerations

What to Prepare Before Responding

Related Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

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