Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

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  • Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)810
  • Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)81
  • Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences32
  • Research and Development in Nanotechnology8
  • NAICS 5417123

Set-Aside Distribution

  • 685
  • No Set Aside187
  • Small Business39
  • Small Business Set Aside - Total13
  • 8(a) Sole Source4

Top Locations

  • VA222
  • MD122
  • DC101
  • OH96
  • CA60

About NAICS54171

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 54171 covers research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Federal agencies use NAICS codes to classify contracts by industry. Businesses should register their applicable NAICS codes in SAM.gov.

GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE PROCESSING AND EXPLOITATION (GeoPEX)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
ROME, NY
NAICS 541715
Posted May 28, 2026

Endless Forge

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 28, 2026
Due Feb 19, 2028
No Set Aside

Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 26, 2026
Due Apr 19, 2028

SYD81 System, Sole Source to Intuitive Research Technology Corporation

DEPT OF DEFENSE
REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL
NAICS 541715
Posted May 22, 2026

Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 20, 2026
Due Jan 20, 2027

NIWC Atlantic Rapid Capabilities Cell Commercial Solutions Opening

DEPT OF DEFENSE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
NAICS 541715
Posted May 20, 2026

Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted May 18, 2026
Due Mar 25, 2030

SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (ARA) WITH CALLS

DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted May 18, 2026
Due Mar 23, 2030

Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) Open Announcement

DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted May 12, 2026
Due Mar 12, 2031

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (TREDS II)

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted May 11, 2026

Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
HOUSTON, TX
NAICS 54171
Posted May 7, 2026
No Set Aside

All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted May 1, 2026
Due Apr 30, 2031
No Set Aside

SPACE PROPULSION RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR NEUTRALIZING SATELLITE THREATS (SPRINT) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
EDWARDS AFB, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 30, 2026
Due Jan 23, 2027

AFRL Rocket Lab ARA

DEPT OF DEFENSE
EDWARDS AFB, CA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 30, 2026
Due Sep 29, 2030

Air Cargo Screening Qualification Test Process Guide

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
Springfield, VA
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 30, 2026
Due Apr 29, 2031
No Set Aside

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Request for Information for High Hypersonic Reentry Flight Experiment Program

DEPT OF DEFENSE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 27, 2026
No Set Aside

Structural Materials Open BAA

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 22, 2026
Due Sep 20, 2027

Defense Innovation Unit Commercial Solutions Opening

DEPT OF DEFENSE
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
NAICS 54171
Posted Apr 20, 2026

USTRANSCOM Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

DEPT OF DEFENSE
SCOTT AFB, IL
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due Feb 2, 2031

Kaiju

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS 541715
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due May 12, 2027