Research and development RFPs and government contracts in California
Federal agencies asking companies to research and develop new technology in California. Updated every day from SAM.gov.
- open bids
- 5
- typical recent award
- $847.7K–$1.9M
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Bids
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA
Department of the Air Force · Edwards, CA · FA9300-20-S-0001
Due Mar 18NAICS 541715
Command Wide Broad Agency Announcement for Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation
Department of the Navy · Port Hueneme, CA · N39430-26-S-5000
Due Jun 14NAICS 5417
Kronos Family of Systems Commercial Solutions Opening
Department of the Air Force · El Segundo, CA · FA8806-26-S-0001
Due Aug 28NAICS 513210
Space-to-Space (S2S) Communication Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Department of the Air Force · El Segundo, CA · FA8819-25-R-B006
Due Sep 14NAICS 541715
AFRL Rocket Lab ARA
Department of the Air Force · Edwards, CA · FA9300-25-S-6001
Due Sep 29NAICS 541715
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Who won research and development contracts, and for how much
4 awards on file
| Contract | Buyer | Winner | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modernizing Shore Power Infrastructure | Department of the Navy | GE Energy Power Conversion USA Inc. | $1.6M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Logistics Integrated Virtual Environment (LIVE) Platform | Department of the Navy | Versar, Inc. | $2.8M | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Command Wide Broad Agency Announcement for Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation | Department of the Navy | Wsp USA Inc. | $389.9K | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Frameworks for Assessing the Impact of Extreme Weather Events at Environmental Restoration Sites | Department of the Navy | Gsi Environmental Inc. | $1M | Mar 11, 2026 |
Research and development bids by state
- District of Columbia16
- Virginia10
- Maryland6
- California5
- New Mexico5
- Ohio5
- Colorado4
- Illinois4
- Florida3
- Pennsylvania3
- Texas3
- Minnesota2
- New Jersey2
- Georgia1
- Massachusetts1
- North Carolina1
- New York1
- South Carolina1
- West Virginia1
- No fixed place83
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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 in California right now?
5 on Nov 6, 2026, from 1 federal agency. 14 more are announced (presolicitations and sources sought notices). 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)) and 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)). 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 4 recent awards in California with a published amount was between $847.7K and $1.9M (median $1.3M), 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.