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Research and development RFPs and government contracts

Federal agencies asking companies to research and develop new technology. Updated every day from SAM.gov.

open bids
154
typical recent award
$500.9K–$13.3M

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Who won research and development contracts, and for how much

18 awards on file

ContractBuyerWinnerValueAwarded
R--Aremp and Water Sample AnalysisBureau of Land ManagementYam Tech LLC$5,983Nov 3, 2026
PFAS-Free Lubricating Brushes as Nanoscale Finishes for Next Generation Protective EnsemblesDepartment of the ArmyUniversity Of Maine System Orono Me$632.2KNov 3, 2026
N65236927P0001Department of the NavyAirborne Holdings Inc$232.1KNov 3, 2026
Research, Measurement, Assessment, Design, and Analysis (RMADA) 3 IDIQCenters for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesThe Rand Corporation$1,500Oct 30, 2026
T400 Engine Component Improvement ProgramDepartment of the Air ForcePratt & Whitney Canada Corp$510.3KOct 30, 2026
HelioSwarm Medium-Class Explorers Mission ContractNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSouthwest Research Institute San Antonio Tx$19.9MOct 29, 2026
R--Support High Quality Written & Electronic ProductEnvironmental Protection AgencyIcf Incorporated$2.9MOct 29, 2026
AN11--Award Notice Research Services Develop Phenotypes Using EHRDepartment of Veterans AffairsYale Univ New Haven$8.6MOct 29, 2026
“Sensitivity and Resiliency of the Longleaf Pine Savanna Ecosystem to Variations in Rainfall, Fire Regime, and Human Activity Over the Past 12,000 Years”Department of the ArmyUniversity Of Wisconsin System Madison Wi$1.8MOct 22, 2026
Validation of the Benefits of Cool-Roof and Cool-Wall Coatings on DoD BuildingsDepartment of the ArmyThe Sherwin-Williams Company$497.8KOct 21, 2026

Research and development bids by state

Questions

What is a research and development RFP?

A research and development RFP (request for proposals) is a notice in which a government agency asks companies to research and develop new technology, with a price and a proposal sent by a deadline. Federal agencies publish them on SAM.gov as solicitations, combined synopsis/solicitations or requests for quotes; presolicitations and sources sought notices announce them earlier.

How many research and development RFPs are open right now?

154 on Nov 6, 2026, from 9 federal agencies in 18 states. 355 more are announced (presolicitations and sources sought notices). 4 of the open bids are set aside for small businesses. The list is updated every day from SAM.gov.

Which NAICS codes do research and development government contracts use?

Bids for this service mostly use 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology), 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)), 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)) and 541330 (Engineering Services). Check the NAICS code in each notice: it decides the size standard for small-business set-asides.

How much are research and development contracts worth?

The middle half of the 18 recent awards with a published amount was between $500.9K and $13.3M (median $1.7M), from SAM.gov award notices. The award amount is the value in the notice, often including options.

How do I bid on research and development government contracts?

Register your business in SAM.gov (free) to get a Unique Entity ID, check that your NAICS code and size fit the notice, read the full solicitation and its amendments on SAM.gov, and send your offer before the deadline. Set-aside bids are limited to eligible small businesses, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB or WOSB firms.

Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (U.S. General Services Administration), public daily data; U.S. government data is not copyrighted. PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with SAM.gov or any agency. Always check the official notice before you bid.