Research & Development
Scientific research, engineering R&D, and testing laboratory services
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- Testing Laboratories and Services311
- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)71
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities68
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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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DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 4, 2026
QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 4, 2026
Environmental Laboratory Testing Blanket Purchase Agreement, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAVANNAH, GA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jun 4, 2026
Partial Small BusinessEnvironmental Laboratory Testing Blanket Purchase Agreement, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAVANNAH, GA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jun 4, 2026
Partial Small BusinessMist-netting and radio telemetry of imperiled bats on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
DEPT OF DEFENSE
CHAMPAIGN, IL
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 4, 2026
No Set AsideERIS Shopping Notice: High Duty Cycle High Energy Lasers (HEL) for SWaP-Constrained Systems
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541713
Posted Jun 4, 2026
Due Nov 30, 2026
Autonomous Space-Based Situational Awareness Software - Starling Mission Follow-On
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
MOFFETT FIELD, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 4, 2026
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CURATION SERVICES (FY 26?27), NORTHWESTERN DIVISION
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAINT LOUIS, MO
NAICS 541720
Posted Jun 3, 2026
WOSB2026 MXO Spark Tank Special Notice
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2026
Due Oct 18, 2026
Cleanroom Testing Services - Minneapolis VAMC
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Saint Paul, MN
NAICS 541380
Posted Jun 3, 2026
Small BusinessQ-WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TESTING
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Macedonia, OH
NAICS 541380
Posted Jun 2, 2026
DLA-SM Broad Agency Announcement
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541720
Posted Jun 2, 2026
Due Jan 30, 2029
No Set AsideBAA DEVCOM AC Emerging Technologies
DEPT OF DEFENSE
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 2, 2026
Due Mar 4, 2031
DARPA Research Solutions Opening
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 2, 2026
Due Jun 1, 2027
DLA Emergent IV Research and Development Program
DEPT OF DEFENSE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 2, 2026
Due Jun 12, 2027
Analytical Services for Environmental Sample Analysis - Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SEATTLE, WA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jun 1, 2026
No Set AsideContinued Implementation of Early Operational Capability into the Aegis BMD Weapon Systems design for Aegis Guam System
DEPT OF DEFENSE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 1, 2026
No Set AsideBroad Agency Announcement (BAA) Nautilus for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ADELPHI, MD
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 1, 2026
No Set AsideIllumina Urinary Pathogen Identification (ID)/Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Enrichment Kit (UPIP), (1) Respiratory Pathogen ID/AMR Enrichment Kit Set A,
DEPT OF DEFENSE
CAMP PENDLETON, CA
NAICS 541714
Posted May 30, 2026
No Set AsideR-SWAN - GWA Marine Nearshore Monitoring
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
ANCHORAGE, AK
NAICS 541715
Posted May 28, 2026
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