Research & Development

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

851 active opportunities

851

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30 days

Avg Response Window

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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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