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
- Research and Development in Nanotechnology8
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- Small Business111
- Small Business Set Aside - Total37
- SDVOSB35
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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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NAICS 541380
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NAICS 541715
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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NAICS 541715
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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NAICS 541715
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
PITTSBURGH, PA
NAICS 541380
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
PORT HUENEME, CA
NAICS 541715
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
PORT HUENEME, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 14, 2026
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
USAF ACADEMY, CO
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 12, 2026
Due Dec 2, 2030
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Washington, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 8, 2026
Due Mar 6, 2029
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Washington, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 8, 2026
Due Mar 6, 2029
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Washington, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 8, 2026
Due Mar 6, 2029
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
SCOTT AFB, IL
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 8, 2026
Due Feb 26, 2028
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
EL SEGUNDO, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 8, 2026
Generative Unwanted Activity Recognition and Defense (GUARD) (TReX II-24-02-066)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ORLANDO, FL
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 8, 2026
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 8, 2026
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 8, 2026
Water Sample Testing and Analysis for Region 8 Forest Service
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Atlanta, GA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 7, 2026
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
ATLANTA, GA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 7, 2026
Diagnostic Test Development and Production for Emergency Response
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
ATLANTA, GA
NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 7, 2026
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