Research & Development
Scientific research, engineering R&D, and testing laboratory services
851 active opportunities
851
Active Opportunities
43
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)559
- Testing Laboratories and Services193
- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)51
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities40
- Research and Development in Nanotechnology4
Set-Aside Distribution
- 608
- No Set Aside115
- Small Business80
- SDVOSB27
- WOSB10
Top Locations
- VA186
- 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
Related Resources
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.
Disruptioneering Program Announcement
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 30, 2025
Due Sep 29, 2026
246 days left
Award of Test Facility Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering III (TFOME III)
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
CLEVELAND, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 30, 2025
8(a) CompetedEffects of Warming and Disturbance on Terrestrial Carbon Pools and Fluxes: Opportunities for Carbon Management across Alaska and North Carolina Training Lands
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 30, 2025
R-Radiochemical Sample Analaysis for Decommissioning
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
ROCKVILLE, MD
NAICS 541380
Posted Sep 30, 2025
Predicting Carbon Strength in DOD Coastal Wetlands - A Simple Transferable Empirical Approach
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 30, 2025
NMUSN Strategic Design and Planning
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAINT LOUIS, MO
NAICS 541720
Posted Sep 30, 2025
WOSBAdvanced Computing Branch Additional Work
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 30, 2025
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Award Notice
DEPT OF DEFENSE
CHAMPAIGN, IL
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 30, 2025
Applications for Cyber Warfare: Genesis
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 30, 2025
Due Sep 29, 2030
No Set Aside1,707 days left
Digital Twin for Chemical and Biological Sensors - from Proof-of-Concept to Operational Twins
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 30, 2025
Bayesian Enhancement of Flood Risk Management Depth-Damage Modeling
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
No Set Aside2024 ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
DEPT OF DEFENSE
VICKSBURG, MS
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
No Set AsideCompilation and Analysis of Toxic Organic & Metallic Speciate Inventories for Deep-Draft Emissions Modelling
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
Small BusinessAFRL Rocket Lab ARA
DEPT OF DEFENSE
EDWARDS AFB, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
Due Sep 29, 2030
1,707 days left
Assessment and Improvement of Silver Jackets and Emergency Management Continuous Improvement Programs
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541720
Posted Sep 29, 2025
No Set AsideGuidelines for Facilitation of DoD Microgrid Adoption
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
Scientific and Technical Research Support Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT DETRICK, MD
NAICS 541714
Posted Sep 29, 2025
8(a) Sole SourceUndersea Warfare (USW) and Surface Warfare (SUW) Systems Development
DEPT OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
4H-SiC Silicon Carbide (SiC) Integrated Circuit Processing on 100 mm Diameter SiC Wafers
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
CLEVELAND, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
No Set AsideMaritime Automated Ingestion for Scene - Aware Identification and Localization (MAINSAIL)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
No Set Aside