Research & Development

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

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  • Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)767
  • Testing Laboratories and Services311
  • Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)71
  • Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities68
  • Research and Development in Nanotechnology8

Set-Aside Distribution

  • 807
  • No Set Aside211
  • Small Business111
  • Small Business Set Aside - Total37
  • SDVOSB35

Top Locations

  • VA236
  • MD171
  • DC100
  • OH96
  • CA79

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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UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

DEPT OF DEFENSE
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 7, 2026
Due May 1, 2028

Gas Free

DEPT OF DEFENSE
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jul 7, 2026
Small Business

Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane

DEPT OF DEFENSE
CRANE, IN
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 7, 2026
Due Jul 7, 2027

AirBorne Sensors (ABS) Program Contract Award

DEPT OF DEFENSE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 6, 2026

Zero Trust - Demonstration of a Zero Trust Cyber Security Solution for Operational Technologies in Critical Energy Infrastructure

DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 6, 2026

Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative (NG-USI)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 2, 2026
Due Jul 1, 2031
No Set Aside

Transient Reducing Active Power System (TRAPS) Research Opportunity

DEPT OF DEFENSE
ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 2, 2026
Due Sep 25, 2026

Water and Soil Environmental Testing and Observation

DEPT OF DEFENSE
CHAMBERSBURG, PA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jul 2, 2026
Small Business

Brain Repair of Any Injured Neural Structure (BRAINS)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Washington, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 2, 2026
Due Feb 26, 2027
No Set Aside

Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
PETERSON SFB, CO
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 1, 2026
Due Dec 9, 2029

ManTech Program Consolidation

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 1, 2026

A-FY 2026 SBIR Phase II

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Durham, NC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 1, 2026

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs Initiative

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Alexandria, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 1, 2026
Due May 14, 2028
No Set Aside

Validating the Transaera Regenerating Desiccant Dedicated Outdoor Air System (ReD-DOAS) for Efficient Building Moisture Control

DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 1, 2026

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEXT GENERATION DISTRIBUTED COMMAND AND CONTROL

DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 1, 2026

Development of an Automated Driving System (ADS) National Strategy for the National Park Service (NPS) Through the Use of Pilots in an Operational Setting

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 1, 2026
No Set Aside

SSC/Space Sensing Directorate required Specialized Technical and Systems Engineering Support for MWT/SMI; Short-Term Sole Source Bridge Contract - Justification #26-31 Posted

DEPT OF DEFENSE
EL SEGUNDO, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 30, 2026

Rocket Cargo

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 30, 2026
No Set Aside

Justification

DEPT OF DEFENSE
FPO, AE
NAICS 541380
Posted Jun 30, 2026

Research and Development for Satellite Software and Operations Support

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 29, 2026
No Set Aside
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