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
- 157
- typical recent award
- $632.2K–$8.6M
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Bids
157 open bids · closing soonest first · page 7 of 7
Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research
Department of the Air Force · FA2391-23-S-2403
Due May 10NAICS 541715
Manufacturing Research and Technology Development Open Period
Department of the Air Force · FA2394-26-R-B004
Due Jun 22NAICS 541715
Advanced Metal Castings Research & Development (R&D) Requirement Program (Formerly Castings)
Defense Logistics Agency · Philadelphia, PA · SP4701-26-B-0002
Due Jun 28NAICS 541715
DLA Battery Network IV (BATTNET) Broad Agency Announcement
Defense Logistics Agency · SP470126B0006
Due Aug 9NAICS 541715
Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR) BAA
Defense Logistics Agency · SP4701-26-B-0004
Due Sep 16NAICS 541715
Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Defense Logistics Agency · Philadelphia, PA · SP4701-27-S-C001
Due Oct 1NAICS 541715
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Who won research and development contracts, and for how much
17 awards on file
Research and development bids by state
- District of Columbia15
- 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
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?
157 on Nov 7, 2026, from 9 federal agencies in 19 states. 353 more are announced (presolicitations and sources sought notices). 5 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 17 recent awards with a published amount was between $632.2K and $8.6M (median $2.5M), 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.