Research & Development

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

856 active opportunities

856

Active Opportunities

44

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 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

  • 611
  • No Set Aside117
  • 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 541715
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NAICS 541715
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KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted Dec 18, 2023
Due Dec 18, 2028
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NAICS 541715
Posted Dec 7, 2023
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NAICS 541720
Posted Oct 20, 2023

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ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 25, 2023

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NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 13, 2023
Due Aug 30, 2027
581 days left

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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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NAICS 541715
Posted Jan 5, 2023
Due Jan 5, 2028
709 days left

Broad Agency Announcement

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NAICS 541715
Posted Nov 2, 2022
Due Nov 1, 2027
Small Business
644 days left

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CINCINNATI, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Oct 20, 2022

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WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541714
Posted Oct 18, 2022
Due Oct 18, 2027
631 days left

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541714
Posted Oct 18, 2022
Due Oct 18, 2027
631 days left

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ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 26, 2022

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ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 27, 2022

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ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
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ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 27, 2022

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ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 27, 2022

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DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 27, 2022

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE JOINT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE (JPEO-CBRND), JPM MEDICAL AND JPL EB

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NAICS 541715
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Due Jun 11, 2027
501 days left
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