Updated August 29, 2026 · live from SAM.gov

Federal R&D Contract Opportunities

Current U.S. federal contract opportunities in research, development, and testing, scored by how realistically a small or mid-size firm can win them.

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Vandenberg Structural Engineering Study, SLC-3 Tower

68winability
PlaceCA
AgencyDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND.
NAICS541330
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total
Response due2026-09-09

SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANT WRITER SERVICES

52winability
PlaceMD
AgencyHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE ASSIS
NAICS541990
Set-asideNo Set aside used
Response due2026-09-01

Engineering Support Services for Energy Conversion Research and Development (SeaPort NxG)

52winability
PlaceUnspecified
AgencyDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTE
NAICS541330
Set-asideNone
Response due2026-09-11

Scientific Evidence Evaluation and Knowledge Integration for Translational Toxicology

48winability
PlaceUnspecified
AgencyHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTES
NAICS541715
Set-asideNone
Response due2026-09-03

sCMOS Scientific Camera, No Equivalents or Substitutions

45winability
PlaceNY
AgencyENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.BROOKHAVEN NATL
NAICS334516
Set-asideNo Set aside used
Response due2026-09-01

Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST III) Research and Development SP4701-26-B-0001

45winability
PlaceUnspecified
AgencyDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DCSO.DCSO PHILADELP
NAICS541715
Set-asideNone
Response due2030-12-02

Emergency Water Conveyance Prototype (EWCP)

42winability
PlaceAK
AgencyDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
NAICS237990
Set-asideNone
Response due2026-09-04

Emergency Water Conveyance Prototype (EWCP)

42winability
PlaceAK
AgencyDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
NAICS237990
Set-asideNone
Response due2026-09-04

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