Research & Development
Scientific research, engineering R&D, and testing laboratory services
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- Testing Laboratories and Services308
- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)71
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities68
- Research and Development in Nanotechnology8
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- Small Business111
- Small Business Set Aside - Total37
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- DC100
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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
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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.
Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST III) Research and Development SP4701-26-B-0001
DEPT OF DEFENSE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 13, 2026
Due Dec 3, 2030
Laboratory Testing Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE
TEXARKANA, TX
NAICS 541380
Posted Aug 13, 2026
Small Business Set Aside - TotalAdvancing Rocket Noise and Sonic Boom Environmental Analysis
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALEXANDRIA, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 13, 2026
Medicinal Chemistry Support Program for Therapeutic Development (MCSP)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Bethesda, MD
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Sep 14, 2026
No Set AsideMedicinal Chemistry Support Program for Therapeutic Development (MCSP)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Bethesda, MD
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Sep 14, 2026
Small Business Set Aside - TotalFox Tail Industry Day
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Aug 24, 2026
Technical and Management Advisory Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE
EGLIN AFB, FL
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Brake Temperature Monitoring System
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROBINS AFB, GA
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Aug 27, 2026
Amendment #9: Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization
DEPT OF DEFENSE
HANSCOM AFB, MA
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Sep 18, 2026
No Set AsideRailroad Employee Fatigue and Scheduling Pilot Program Study
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 541720
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Aug 26, 2026
No Set Aside**PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE** Forward Based Mode Radar Next Prototype
DEPT OF DEFENSE
HUNTSVILLE, AL
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
NSWC-PHD MATAC OTA Request for Solutions: Rapid Acquisition & Private-capital Transition for Operational Readiness (RAPTOR)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
PORT HUENEME, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Aug 26, 2026
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) C4ISR, Information Operations, Cyberspace Operations and Information Technology System Research, Cryogenics and Quantum
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Aug 13, 2027
BPA Quality Assurance Testing for USACE Sacramento District
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SACRAMENTO, CA
NAICS 541380
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Aug 25, 2026
Small Business Set Aside - TotalDistributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Golden, CO
NAICS 541715
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Oct 15, 2026
No Set AsideDDJC, DDSP, and DDOO Thermal Heat Chambers Inspections
DEPT OF DEFENSE
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
NAICS 541380
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Aug 25, 2026
Small Business Set Aside - TotalNotice of Intent to Award Using Other than Full and Open Competition -Ice Control for Cold Environments (ICE)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ARLINGTON, VA
NAICS 541714
Posted Aug 12, 2026
Due Aug 26, 2026
USFS R6 Drinking Water System PFAS Sampling and Analysis
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Portland, OR
NAICS 541380
Posted Aug 11, 2026
Due Aug 24, 2026
Small Business Set Aside - TotalR499-HealthViews: Health of Vietnam Era Women's Study | PO 640C69221
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
MATHER, CA
NAICS 541720
Posted Aug 11, 2026
Laboratory Analysis of Middle Distillate/Diesel and Aviation Fuel
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
BALTIMORE, MD
NAICS 541380
Posted Aug 11, 2026
Due Aug 25, 2026
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