Research & Development
Scientific research, engineering R&D, and testing laboratory services
851 active opportunities
851
Active Opportunities
43
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)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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