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)769
- Testing Laboratories and Services340
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities76
- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)74
- Research and Development in Nanotechnology8
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- No Set Aside219
- Small Business111
- Small Business Set Aside - Total58
- SDVOSB39
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- MD173
- OH98
- DC97
- CA87
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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NAICS 541380
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Small Business Set Aside - Total10X Gene expression kits and reagents
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NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 21, 2026
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NAICS 541714
Posted Sep 10, 2026
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NAICS 541714
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Oct 1, 2026
No Set AsidePhysiological and cognitive test data collection for 12 participants
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STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
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No Set AsideAnalytical Services
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NAICS 541380
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Due Sep 25, 2026
No Set AsideNotice of Intent to Sole Source: Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) & Safety Monitoring Support
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Rockville, MD
NAICS 541720
Posted Sep 10, 2026
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NAICS 541380
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 16, 2026
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
DENVER, CO
NAICS 541380
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 15, 2026
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NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 24, 2026
Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT)
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ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Oct 2, 2026
Xspress 3 Mini Mk2 1 Channel Readout, No Equivalents or Substitutions
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Upton, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 30, 2026
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 26, 2026
No Set AsideCOMBINED SYNOPSIS/RFQ FOR GEOPOLITICAL ANALYSIS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) SERVICES
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NAICS 541720
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 17, 2026
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CHINA LAKE, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Oct 8, 2026
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EGLIN AFB, FL
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 24, 2026
No Set AsideNotice of Intent to Sole Source - Development and Validation of Epigenetic Aging Models for Northwest Atlantic Fish Species - REDACTED
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
SEATTLE, WA
NAICS 541380
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Hybrid Synthetic Testbed Site to Support Development and Testing of Detection, Classification and Localization Software
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Habitat-Based Conservation of Pollinators in Grasslands: Identifying Key Indicators
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ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 10, 2026
USACE History Office (CEHO) Historical Support Services BPA
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ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541720
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Due Sep 21, 2026
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