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1,110 federal contract opportunities classified as research and development.
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking industry feedback on a draft Request for Offer (RFO) for Technical and Engineering Services. Qualified businesses holding a SeaPort - Next Generation contract are invited to review the draft and submit comments by May 21, 2026. This opportunity supports…
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The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information on organizations capable of conducting fire testing on lithium-ion batteries. This RFI aims to gather data to enhance maritime safety, focusing on personnel protection, vessel design, and fire suppression systems. Interested parties should submit their responses via the speci…
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The Aviation and Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC) has issued a Request for Enhanced Whitepapers (RWP) for innovative aviation and missile technologies. This opportunity is open only to AMTC members, and projects may lead to follow-on production contracts. Interested parties can find more information at the AMTC web…
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The Department of Defense is seeking services for research and development focused on bacterial and viral infections. The contract aims to enhance laboratory procedures for detecting biothreat agents and develop consensus genomes for regional pathogens, alongside providing a bioinformatic platform for identifying emerg…
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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NASA is seeking proposals for the NEXUS project, which involves developing a Ka-band relay service compatible with legacy systems. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) will be phased, focusing on research and development to ensure continuity of service for on-orbit missions. Interested parties must have ITAR clearance …
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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to Resonant Sciences LLC for the H-SpIDR System. This opportunity is not a solicitation for competitive proposals and falls under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties may express their capability within one calendar…
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The University of California invites proposals for the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) Storage Ring 'Hard Bend' (HBEND) Magnets Mechanical System under RFP No. MG-05132026. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026. Interested suppliers should acknowledge receipt of this notice and indicate their intent to submit a prop…
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The Department of Homeland Security intends to award a sole source contract for an extension of systems engineering and technical assistance support services for the CISRR Program. This contract will provide critical expertise and program coordination from June 3, 2026, to February 2, 2027. Interested firms may express…
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The Department of Energy is soliciting proposals for a Water Treatment Chemicals & Services Contract (BPA) under RFP No. 6-B187-P-00147-00. Eligible vendors must have extensive experience in water treatment, a staffed R&D lab, and a global presence. Proposals must include a technical, business, and cost/price document,…
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The Department of Defense is seeking sources for novel electronic vapor sensors to detect chemical warfare agents. This initiative, in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame, aims to evaluate and validate these sensors under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. Interested parties should respond to…
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The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS). This opportunity includes amendments to the Performance Work Statement and updates to various contract clauses. Proposals are due by May 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.
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The Department of Defense intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the University of Texas at El Paso for cybersecurity research and development services. This IDIQ contract will support the DEVCOM Analysis Center laboratories over five years, focusing on maintaining and enhancing existing cybersecurity systems…
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The U.S. Army is seeking solutions for establishing an Advanced Manufacturing Applied Research & Technology Development Center. This opportunity is part of a full and open competition for an IDIQ contract. Interested parties should submit inquiries by May 22, 2026, with responses expected by May 28, 2026. Further detai…
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The Office of Naval Research seeks white papers and proposals for developing an advanced power system architecture to enhance shipboard mission load compatibility with Navy power systems. This opportunity is part of the FY25 ONR Long Range BAA N0001425SB001. Interested parties should review the latest Amendment before …
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The Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking proposals for directed energy technology experimentation research under an open Advanced Research Announcement. This opportunity involves research and development, modeling, and prototype risk reduction to enhance national defense capabilities. Interested parties are encoura…
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The Department of Homeland Security intends to award a sole source contract for an extension of systems engineering and technical assistance support services to Noblis, Inc. This contract will provide critical expertise and program coordination for various scientific mission areas, with a performance period from June 3…
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The Department of the Air Force is seeking whitepapers for the AEDC Velocity Alliance, a consortium aimed at modernizing national test infrastructure for defense systems. This initiative will involve complex engineering and construction projects, with onboarding opportunities for qualified vendors. Interested parties s…
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research proposals for the AMPED program, aimed at developing highly efficient laser devices with unprecedented output power in a compact form. This solicitation includes a controlled unclassified information (CUI) Addendum with essential techn…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking information on vendors capable of providing an Electro-Magnetic Gradiometer Sensing System Hardware device. This request is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties should respond with their capabilities and business status …
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The Army Open Solicitation (AOS) invites innovative solutions to address capability gaps within Army Mission Areas. This solicitation supports rapid acquisition of commercial technologies and research advancements. Interested vendors can respond to Calls for Solutions and RFIs for market research. The AOS remains open …
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