Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) government contracts, bids & RFPs
NAICS 541715 · 366 open opportunities · 240 awards on record
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
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By the numbers
- Avg reported value
- $60M
- Median reported value
- $3M
- Total reported value
- $14B
- Awards on record
- 240
- Companies
- 70
SAM.gov award-notice values may represent contract ceilings rather than obligated spending.
20 of 366 open Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) opportunities (5%) are set aside for small or disadvantaged businesses.
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) contract activity
A current snapshot based on 15 of 366 open listings shown on this page. Counts update with the directory.
- Federal (SAM.gov)15
Deadline outlook
- Next 30 days
- 15
- Later
- 0
- Open / rolling
- 0
Most represented buyers
- DEPT OF THE ARMY4
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE2
- ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF2
- NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION2
- Other5
12 of the listings shown were posted in the last 30 days. Federal (SAM.gov) contributes the largest share (15). DEPT OF THE ARMY is the most represented buyer in this snapshot.
Open opportunities
- Due Oct 13, 2026Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Engine Component Improvement Program Notice of Intent to Award Sole SourceDEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Anticipated Solicitations FA8626-26-R-B005, FA8626-26-R-B003, and FA8626-26-R-B006. In accordance with RFO 5.101(d), this notice is hereby provided that the Propulsion Integration Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/LPZ) intends to negotiate and award three (3) contracts, each on a sole source basis, to RTX Corporation (Pratt & Whitney), General Electric Aerospace (GE-A), and Rolls-Royce Corporation respectively, in support of the Engine Component Improvement Program…
MoreDue Oct 13, 2026Posted Sep 24, 2026 - Technical ServicesDEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
This Special Notice is to advise interested members of the Training and Readiness Accelerator II (TReX 11), as well as other interested members within the U.S. technology base, that a Request for Solutions (RFS) has been issued by Advanced Technology International (ATI) for Future Training Directorate (FTD) The purpose of the Training and Readiness Accelerator II (TReX II} is to spur innovative development, demonstration, and expedited delivery of prototypes to increase Warfighter readiness…
MoreDue Oct 13, 2026Posted Sep 16, 2026 - Due Oct 13, 2026Posted Oct 5, 2026
- 2025 Army Geospatial Center (AGC) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
The Army Geospatial Center (AGC), is soliciting proposals in accordance with FAR 35.016 relating to the advancement of the state-of-the-art and increasing knowledge or understanding in any of the geospatial research topic areas identified in this solicitation. This announcement is open for 365 days from the original posting date. Any white papers or proposals received during that time shall only be considered for award of a contract, not for any other transaction, grant, or cooperative…
MoreDue Oct 13, 2026Posted Oct 14, 2025 - Drone Killer Cartridge Training DeviceDEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
This Special Notice is to advisr intrested memebers of the Training and REadiness Accelerator II (TREII), as well as other intrested memebers within the U.S technology base, that a Request for Solutions (RFS) has been issued by Advanced Technology International (ATI) to develop a training device of the Drone Killer Cartridge. The device needs to reasonably replicate the effects of the 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition against Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS ) in Force on Force training. The device…
MoreDue Oct 14, 2026Posted Sep 16, 2026 - Due Oct 14, 2026Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Due Oct 15, 2026Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Due Oct 15, 2026Posted Sep 30, 2026
- United States Space Force (USSF) Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication and Space Intelligence (BMC3I) Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) Program Office (PMO) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Two Phase Closed VariantDEPT OF DEFENSE / MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
This solicitation is being issued by the Missile Defense Agency on behalf of the United States Space Force (USSF) Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) Program Office. PLEASE SEND ALL COMMUNICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION TO BOTH OF THE USSF/SCAR POINTS OF CONTACT IDENTIFIED WITH THIS NOTICE. **Questions regarding this solicitation and its documents must be received NLT 14:00 MDT Thursday 01 October. The Government will post all questions and their responses as an…
MoreDue Oct 15, 2026Posted Sep 24, 2026 - R--AREMP AND WATER SAMPLE ANALYSISINTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE / BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Amendment P00001 is issued to address questions and change the NAICS number. The quotation window is not extended. AREMP AND WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS
MoreDue Oct 15, 2026Posted Sep 24, 2026 - Area of Interest under PHO ISO: ASCENT-IBOHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF / NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
See attached Special Notice ARPA-H-SN-26-158: Accelerating Safe Clinical Evaluation of Novel Treatments: Ibogaine for Better outcomes in OUD (ASCENT-IBO) This Special Notice builds upon ARPA-H-SN-26-156 and includes details related to a Proposers’ Day event.
MoreDue Oct 15, 2026Posted Aug 5, 2026 - Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Final SolicitationNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
See attached documents for informationregarding Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Final Solicitation. The final solicitation (and any potential amendments to the final) are the controlling documents for this effort. In the event of a discrepancy between the draft, any questions and answers posted, and the final solicitation, the final solicitation is the controlling document. All questions regarding this solicitation…
MoreDue Oct 15, 2026Posted Sep 25, 2026 - Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement ProjectENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF / ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
NLR intends to publicly publish for a minimum period of 30 calendar days a request for proposal (RFP) under the CIP to support continued innovation in distributed wind energy systems in 2026. Through CIP, NLR awards firm fixed-price subcontracts with price participation and technical assistance via a competitive process to: (1) innovate optimized distributed wind turbine and power electronics designs for increased energy production, grid support, and lower costs, (2) develop advanced…
MoreDue Oct 15, 2026Posted Sep 15, 2026 - Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement ProjectENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF / ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
NLR intends to publicly publish for a minimum period of 30 calendar days a request for proposal (RFP) under the CIP to support continued innovation in distributed wind energy systems in 2026. Through CIP, NLR awards firm fixed-price subcontracts with price participation and technical assistance via a competitive process to: (1) innovate optimized distributed wind turbine and power electronics designs for increased energy production, grid support, and lower costs, (2) develop advanced…
MoreDue Oct 15, 2026Posted Aug 12, 2026
Top awardees
| Awardee | # Awards | Reported Value | Last Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Moorestown NJ 08057 USA UEI CWM4UN76ZQW8 | 1 | $2B | May 7, 2026 |
| L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. Tulsa OK 74115 USA UEI K4ALBMAJPJJ5 | 1 | $500M | Jul 6, 2026 |
| VANTAGE ANALYTICAL LLC Lanham MD 20706 USA UEI RFCKU47QJQK3 | 1 | $499M | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Applied Research Associates, Inc. UEI LTMGBJ76B9D8 | 2 | $114M | Jun 5, 2026 |
| CAPSTONE RESEARCH CORPORATION HUNTSVILLE 35806-3301 USA UEI X4SHK733JTF5 | 1 | $92M | Jun 30, 2026 |
| New Rights Group, Inc. UEI LMNNPPZCLBQ6 | 1 | $76M | Apr 10, 2026 |
| IDEAL INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED Arlington VA 22203 USA UEI N43ZLV9NUHK5 | 1 | $72M | Jun 15, 2026 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. UEI MU3CM1145E44 | 1 | $66M | May 7, 2026 |
| PRESCIENT EDGE CORPORATION UEI UCR9VMCCN3H5 | 1 | $59M | Apr 28, 2026 |
| ASSURANCE TECHNOLOGY CORP Carlisle MA 01741 USA UEI SM9GYA9YD5M7 | 1 | $55M | Jun 18, 2026 |
Agencies that buy Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
States with the most open Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) bids
Current open NAICS 541715 opportunities by place of performance.
- Washington, DC government contract data (29)
- Virginia government contract data (19)
- New Mexico government contract data (19)
- Maryland government contract data (19)
- Ohio government contract data (14)
- California government contract data (10)
- Florida government contract data (7)
- Texas government contract data (6)
State & local bids for this work
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Frequently asked
Across 240 SAM.gov award notices for NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)), the average reported value is $60M and the median is $3M. SAM.gov award-notice values may represent contract ceilings rather than obligated spending.
70 distinct companies have won awards in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)).
The agencies awarding the most NAICS 541715 contracts are Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Environmental Protection Agency.
Yes — 20 of the 366 currently-open Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) opportunities (5%) are set aside for small or disadvantaged businesses.
The states with the most currently-open NAICS 541715 opportunities are Washington, DC, Virginia, New Mexico.