Research & Development

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

851 active opportunities

851

Active Opportunities

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Posted Last 7 Days

30 days

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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

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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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HAMPTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 29, 2025
No Set Aside

Radiation Dosimetry

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NAICS 541714
Posted Sep 29, 2025
No Set Aside

Air Emission Monitoring and Testing USAG Italy DMC

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NAICS 541380
Posted Sep 29, 2025
No Set Aside

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NAICS 541380
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NAICS 541380
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NAICS 541715
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NAICS 541714
Posted Sep 26, 2025

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NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 26, 2025
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NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 26, 2025
No Set Aside

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
HUNTSVILLE, AL
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 26, 2025

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NAICS 541380
Posted Sep 26, 2025
SDVOSB

STFC Measurements for WASHI Soil Testing, USDA, ARS, Prosser, WA

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
BELTSVILLE, MD
NAICS 541380
Posted Sep 26, 2025
Small Business

A-Pilot Study of How Sex Differences in Early Life U

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
BETHESDA, MD
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 26, 2025

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
CHAMPAIGN, IL
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 26, 2025
No Set Aside

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 26, 2025
No Set Aside

PLFA measurements for WASHI Soil Samples, USDA, ARS, Prosser, WA

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
BELTSVILLE, MD
NAICS 541380
Posted Sep 26, 2025
No Set Aside

Noise Dosimeters

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NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 26, 2025

FY26 NAWCAD Propulsion and Power Technology Development Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

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NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 26, 2025
Due Sep 30, 2026
247 days left
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