What types of agencies buy Research Software services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Research Software services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Research Software contracts through their own procurement portals.

How do I find Research Software contracts with SamSearch?

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Research Software?

Yes. Many Research Software contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are Research Software government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Research Software can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Research Software Government Contracts

11 government contract opportunities classified as Research Software, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

6 federal4 SLED1 forecastsUpdated daily

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6 federal contract opportunities classified as Research Software.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NOAA FISHERIES SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO A SINGLE SOURCE - ELABJOURNAL

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AI Summary

The NOAA intends to award a sole source contract for 50-Seat eLabJournal licenses and support to Research Applications and Financial Tracking. This software is essential for sample management tracking across AFSC sites. Interested firms may submit documentation by April 25, 2026, to determine if competitive procurement…

Posted Apr 9, 2026Due Apr 25, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 513210Sol: ACQ-26-0443

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Electronic Law Library (ELL)

Archived

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a contractor to provide electronic legal research software for all its institutions nationwide. This firm-fixed price contract includes an initial base period and one optional year. The award will be made based on best value to the Government, and the procurement is not set-aside for…

Posted Apr 6, 2026Due Apr 10, 2026SolicitationNAICS 519290No Set aside usedSol: 15BPCC26Q00000020

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Qiagen CLC Workbench Software Licenses

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The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to negotiate a sole source acquisition for a 12-month license of Qiagen CLC Workbench software. This opportunity is not a solicitation but allows for capability statements from other sources. Responses are due by December 17, 2025.

Posted Dec 10, 2025Due Dec 17, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 513210No Set aside usedSol: 75N96026Q00004

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Brand Name HYPACK-A Xylem Brand Max + Hysweep

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The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking quotes for three licenses of HYPACK Max + Hysweep, a software suite essential for hydrographic survey data collection. This solicitation is a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334610. Bidders must be authorized …

Posted May 16, 2025Due May 21, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334610Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 1305M325Q0145

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ABAQUS PROGRAM SOFTWARE RENEWAL

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking quotes for the renewal of ABAQUS software licenses, essential for ongoing projects at the Volpe Center. This combined synopsis/solicitation (No. 6913G625Q300024) is issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13, with a firm fixed price purchase order expected. The performance period …

Posted Apr 23, 2025Due Apr 25, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 513210Sol: 6913G625Q300024

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

HIGHSCORE SOFTWARE UPGRADE

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The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division in China Lake, CA, is planning to procure a Highscore Software Upgrade with options, specifically from Malven Panalytical, as they are the sole source capable of meeting the compatibility requirements with existing instruments. This presolicitation notice, identified by so…

Posted Aug 8, 2024Due Aug 13, 2024PresolicitationNAICS 811210Sol: N6893624Q0217

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