Research & Development
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- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)71
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities68
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- Small Business111
- Small Business Set Aside - Total37
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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
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
NAICS 541715
Posted May 20, 2026
Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted May 18, 2026
Due Mar 25, 2030
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted May 18, 2026
Due Mar 23, 2030
H146-Legionella, Sterile Processing Service and Dental Waterline Testing
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
MILWAUKEE, WI
NAICS 541380
Posted May 15, 2026
SDVOSBA- NAWCTSD R&D Broad Agency Announcement
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ORLANDO, FL
NAICS 541720
Posted May 14, 2026
Due Jan 25, 2031
F999-IDIQ Dosimetry Badges and Monitoring - NWI POP: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Saint Paul, MN
NAICS 541380
Posted May 14, 2026
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted May 12, 2026
Due Mar 12, 2031
JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (TREDS II)
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted May 11, 2026
F-VOYA 9 YEAR WATER TESTING FOR CHEMICALS
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Macedonia, OH
NAICS 541380
Posted May 6, 2026
All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 1, 2026
Due Apr 30, 2031
No Set AsideF103-Water Quality Management
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
ALBANY, NY
NAICS 541380
Posted May 1, 2026
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
EDWARDS AFB, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 30, 2026
Due Jan 23, 2027
AFRL Rocket Lab ARA
DEPT OF DEFENSE
EDWARDS AFB, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 30, 2026
Due Sep 29, 2030
Air Cargo Screening Qualification Test Process Guide
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
Springfield, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 30, 2026
Due Apr 29, 2031
No Set AsideNASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 29, 2026
Due Sep 30, 2027
Small BusinessAir Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Request for Information for High Hypersonic Reentry Flight Experiment Program
DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 27, 2026
No Set AsideStructural Materials Open BAA
DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 22, 2026
Due Sep 20, 2027
AIR COMBAT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS (ACC HQ) ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION CENTER (AMIC) COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
HAMPTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 21, 2026
Due Sep 30, 2026
USTRANSCOM Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SCOTT AFB, IL
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due Feb 2, 2031
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due May 12, 2027
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