Research & Development

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

857 active opportunities

857

Active Opportunities

45

Posted Last 7 Days

30 days

Avg Response Window

Top Industries

  • Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)562
  • Testing Laboratories and Services195
  • Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)52
  • Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities40
  • Research and Development in Nanotechnology4

Set-Aside Distribution

  • 611
  • No Set Aside118
  • Small Business80
  • SDVOSB27
  • WOSB10

Top Locations

  • VA187
  • 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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NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 21, 2026
Due Jan 30, 2026
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ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 20, 2026
Due Feb 2, 2026
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BETHESDA, MD
NAICS 541714
Posted Jan 20, 2026
Due Feb 4, 2026
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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 20, 2026
No Set Aside

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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 16, 2026
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NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 16, 2026
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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 16, 2026
Due Jan 27, 2026
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NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 16, 2026
Due Feb 15, 2026
21 days left

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NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 16, 2026
Due Jan 27, 2026
Veteran-Owned Small Business
2 days left

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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 15, 2026
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NAICS 541380
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Due Jan 30, 2026
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NAICS 541380
Posted Jan 14, 2026

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NAICS 541715
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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 14, 2026
Due Feb 27, 2026
No Set Aside
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