Research & Development

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

856 active opportunities

856

Active Opportunities

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Posted Last 7 Days

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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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DEPT OF DEFENSE
NATICK, MA
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 9, 2022
Due Jun 8, 2027
499 days left

Experiments, Prototypes, Research, and Evaluation Supporting Systems (EXPRESS)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Jun 1, 2022
Due Feb 14, 2027
385 days left

Kaiju

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 26, 2022
Due May 12, 2027
472 days left

Manufacturing Research and Technology Development - Open Broad Agency Announcement

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 20, 2022
Due Mar 24, 2026
57 days left

Manufacturing Research and Technology Development - Open Broad Agency Announcement

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 19, 2022
Due Apr 24, 2026
88 days left

Open Broad Agency Announcement - Screening at Speed Program

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted May 10, 2022
Due May 9, 2027
469 days left

AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA

DEPT OF DEFENSE
EDWARDS AFB, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted May 4, 2022
Due Mar 18, 2027
416 days left

SUBNET BAA 0004-21

DEPT OF DEFENSE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 26, 2022
Due Jul 13, 2026
168 days left

Research and Development Innovations Broad Agency Announcement

DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT BELVOIR, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 26, 2022

High Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) Modeling and Effects BAA

DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 18, 2022
Due Dec 21, 2026
329 days left

Microelectronics Innovation for Next-generation System Advancement and Validation (MINSAV) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) with Calls

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Mar 29, 2022

Air Delivered Effects Broad Area Announcement

DEPT OF DEFENSE
EGLIN AFB, FL
NAICS 541715
Posted Mar 22, 2022
Due Mar 21, 2027
420 days left

Advanced Aerospace Systems Technology Research

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Feb 15, 2022

Metal Casting BAA 0001-21

DEPT OF DEFENSE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NAICS 541715
Posted Dec 20, 2021
Due Jun 30, 2026
156 days left

AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Oct 26, 2021
Due Oct 26, 2026
274 days left

Research Options for Space Enterprise Technologies (ROSET)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted Oct 12, 2021
Due Sep 29, 2026
247 days left

Industry Collaboration for the Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
BETHESDA, MD
NAICS 541715
Posted Oct 1, 2021
Due Oct 1, 2026
248 days left

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Battery Network (BATTNET)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NAICS 541715
Posted Sep 3, 2021
Due Sep 2, 2026
219 days left

ASTRO Multiple Award IDIQ Contract - NAICS 541715 - Award

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 29, 2021

Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Jul 14, 2021
Due May 20, 2026
115 days left
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