Research & Development
Scientific research, engineering R&D, and testing laboratory services
854 active opportunities
854
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)560
- Testing Laboratories and Services194
- 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
- 610
- No Set Aside116
- 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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DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
DTRA Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction IDIQ Request for Proposal
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
DTRA Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction IDIQ Request for Proposal
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
DTRA Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction IDIQ Request for Proposal
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
DTRA Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction IDIQ Request for Proposal
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
DTRA Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction IDIQ Request for Proposal
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
DTRA Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction IDIQ Request for Proposal
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
DTRA Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction IDIQ Request for Proposal
DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 3, 2024
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
BALTIMORE, MD
NAICS 541380
Posted Jun 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541714
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
Washington, DC
NAICS 541715
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Due May 6, 2029
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NAICS 541715
Posted May 3, 2024
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
FAIRBORN, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 1, 2024
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541720
Posted Apr 24, 2024
Due Jun 13, 2028
869 days left
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
GREENBELT, MD
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 8, 2024
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC
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1,165 days left
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NAICS 541715
Posted Mar 21, 2024
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NAICS 541715
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Due Feb 8, 2028
743 days left
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Mar 20, 2024
Due May 10, 2028
835 days left
