Research & Development

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

1,334 active opportunities

1,334

Active Opportunities

1,199

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)818
Testing Laboratories and Services338
Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)84
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities82
Research and Development in Nanotechnology8

Set-Aside Distribution

868
No Set Aside228
Small Business110
Small Business Set Aside - Total47
SDVOSB46

Top Locations

VA262
MD179
DC117
OH107
CA92

How to Bid on Research & Development

Common solicitation considerations

Laboratory accreditation (ISO 17025), research staff with advanced degrees and security clearances, facility clearances for classified work, and published research credentials.

These are orientation points, not universal eligibility rules. Verify the response deadline, clauses, evaluation factors, licenses, and submission instructions in the official notice and every amendment.

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

Related Resources

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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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