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    302 government contract opportunities classified as scientific research, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.
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    236 federal contract opportunities classified as scientific research.

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

    FY27 FDA BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATORY SCIENCE

    Active

    AI Summary

    The FDA seeks basic and applied research and development proposals through its FY27 Broad Agency Announcement to advance regulatory science and innovation in areas identified in the announcement. The work supports FDA’s mission to protect and promote public health. Proposals are due January 22, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.; this…

    MD

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Jan 22, 2027Special NoticeNAICS 541714No Set aside usedSol: FDABAA-27-00123
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    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

    LARGE FORMAT WIRE ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING (EDM) SYSTEM

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    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking market information on a large-format wire electrical discharge machining system to support precision fabrication for scientific research. The system would machine oversized or complex components, including accelerator structures, detector chassis, superconducting magnet …

    CA

    Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Nov 19, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 333517No Set aside usedSol: KT-2026-03
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    NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

    CLOUD AND PRECIPITATION ALGORITHM SUPPORT

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    NASA/NSSC is seeking capability statements for cloud and precipitation algorithm support at Goddard Space Flight Center. NASA intends to award a sole-source contract to the University of Wisconsin System, but will review submissions to determine whether competition is appropriate. This is not a request for quotes; resp…

    MS

    Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Nov 2, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 611310Sol: 80NSSC27945965Q
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    B--USGS DETRITAL ZIRCON U/PB, HF, AND T/REE ANALYSES

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    USGS seeks detrital zircon U/Pb, Hf, and trace/rare-earth element analyses for rock and modern sediment samples supporting petroleum systems research. The agency intends to award to the University of Arizona LaserChron Lab as the only known source. Vendors with comparable technical expertise and capability may contact …

    Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Nov 4, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541690Sol: 140GG027Q0015
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    B--METAGENOMICS & TRANSCRIPTOMIC SERVICES

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    The U.S. Geological Survey is soliciting metagenomics and transcriptomic services for biological research. The notice identifies NAICS 541380 and an SBA set-aside. Specific sample requirements, deliverables, contract value, and acquisition procedures are not provided in the available description.

    CO

    Posted Oct 27, 2026Due Nov 3, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541380Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 140G0226Q0145
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    NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

    HYDROSPHERE, BIOSPHERE, & GEOPHYSICS (HBG) SUPPORT SERVICES II - FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (FRFP)

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    NASA Goddard Space Flight Center seeks proposals from small businesses for a five-year hybrid IDIQ contract supporting Earth Sciences Division research and computing. Work spans hydrology, ocean ecology, biospheric and cryospheric sciences, geodesy, and geophysics, using space-based, airborne, in situ, and laboratory t…

    MD

    Posted Oct 26, 2026Due Dec 4, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: 80GSFC27R0015
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    LABORATORY SUPPORT SERVICES

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    DPAA seeks market information on laboratory and regional-directorate support for its mission to identify and account for missing DoD personnel. Work supports forensic skeletal analysis, historical research, archaeological investigations, and recovery operations worldwide, including laboratory operations and overseas de…

    VA

    Posted Oct 23, 2026Due Nov 9, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 621511Sol: HQ0034-26-SS-1019SAM
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    NGA - BOOSTING INNOVATIVE GEOINT - SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BIG-ST BAA): TOPIC # 07 – LIDAR ANALYSIS FOR SURFACE & ENVIRONMENTAL RECONNAISSANCE (LASER)

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    NGA’s BIG-ST Broad Agency Announcement invites innovative research concepts addressing hard geospatial-intelligence problems. Active Topic 7, Lidar Analysis for Surface & Environmental Reconnaissance (LASER), seeks lidar analysis capabilities for surface and environmental reconnaissance. The general announcement does n…

    VA

    Posted Oct 20, 2026Due Dec 22, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: HM047627XXXX
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    BIO-ANALYSIS OF FUNGI INTERACTIONS

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    The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole-source purchase order to the University of Dayton for bio-analysis services focused on fungal interactions. The procurement uses NAICS 541380 and simplified acquisition procedures for a purchase below the $350,000 threshold. Interested parties may submit capability …

    DC

    Posted Oct 20, 2026Due Oct 22, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541380Sol: N0017327Q5204
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) JOURNAL

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The US Army Corps of Engineers intends to award a sole source contract to ACS Publications for a physical site license to the ACS Digital Library. This opportunity is not open for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026.

    MS

    Posted Oct 16, 2026Due Oct 29, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 513120Sol: W912HZ27QA003
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    NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

    NASA POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM-3 (NPP-3) - DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (DRFP)

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    NASA plans to issue a Request for Proposal for the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP-3), aimed at acquiring management and administration services. This opportunity supports NASA's Science Mission Directorates and involves providing necessary materials, facilities, and expertise for the program. The final RFP is anticipat…

    DC

    Posted Oct 16, 2026Due Oct 30, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541612Sol: 80HQTR27R0006
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    FY27 BOTANY SURVEYS

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    The opportunity involves conducting botany surveys for FY27. This solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 541690, focusing on environmental consulting services. Bidders should prepare to provide comprehensive botanical assessments as part of their proposals.

    Posted Oct 14, 2026Due Nov 14, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541690Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 140LL027Q0003
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    NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

    USC Operational and Logistical Support for SeaPRISM & SMARTs

    Archived

    AI Summary

    NASA/NSSC is considering a sole-source award to the University of Southern California for operational and logistical support of SeaPRISM and SMARTs at Goddard Space Flight Center. This special notice requests capability statements only by October 12, 2026; quotes will not be evaluated. NASA may use responses to decide …

    MS

    Posted Oct 7, 2026Due Oct 12, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 611310Sol: 80NSSC26943585Q
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    CHEERS MAA OPEN PERIOD 1 - ALL TECHNICAL AREAS, 10 U.S.C. 4001 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)

    Active

    AI Summary

    The CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 solicitation invites proposals for research and development in all technical areas under a Broad Agency Announcement. This opportunity emphasizes compliance with federal oversight directives and includes a two-step review process for proposals. Interested parties must refer to the parent no…

    OH

    Posted Oct 2, 2026Due Sep 30, 2027SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: FA238424S2334
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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

    384-WELL VIAFLO HEAD

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The National Institutes of Health seeks quotations for a 384-channel liquid-handling pipetting head for high-throughput applications. The product must meet specific technical and compatibility requirements with existing equipment. The government anticipates a firm-fixed-price purchase order based on technical acceptabi…

    MD

    Posted Sep 25, 2026Due Sep 29, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334516Sol: 75N98026Q01256
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    DISRUPTIONEERING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The DARPA DSO is seeking proposals for high-risk, high-payoff research initiatives aimed at national security applications. This solicitation allows for rapid investigation of new concepts through Disruption Opportunities, targeting specific technical domains for innovative research leading to prototype demonstrations.…

    VA

    Posted Sep 25, 2026Due Oct 30, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PA-25-07
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    NEXT GEN IACMAC RFI

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking industry capabilities for the Next Gen IACMAC, an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract focused on mission-critical research and development services. Interested businesses should respond with a completed Questionnaire by 1PM Central on October 6, 2026. This Sources Sough…

    NE

    Posted Sep 24, 2026Due Oct 6, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541715Sol: FA807527R0001
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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

    FREEZE DRY SYSTEM- BRAND NAME OR EQUAL -BRAND NAME AND EQUAL (BNE)

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking quotes for a benchtop freeze dryer system to support scientific research. The system must meet specific technical requirements, including a collector temperature of -84 °C or colder. Quotes are due by September 28, 2026, and should be submitted via email.

    MD

    Posted Sep 24, 2026Due Sep 28, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334516Sol: FDA-RFQ-CBER-2026-135296
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    MXO OFFICE-WIDE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS OPENING

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research proposals that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. This solicitation is open for multiple proposals on a rolling basis, specifically targeting ideas not covered by existing programs. Interested parties should…

    VA

    Posted Sep 23, 2026Due Jun 4, 2027SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PS-26-115
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    NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): IDENTIFYING THE NEXT GENERATION OF NSF X-LABS TOPICS

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The National Science Foundation is seeking public input through this Request for Information to identify future topics for the NSF X-Labs Initiative. This RFI aims to gather insights on technological opportunities and partnerships that could enhance scientific breakthroughs. Responses are due by October 30, 2026.

    VA

    Posted Sep 16, 2026Due Oct 31, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: NSF-XLABS-RFI-SEP2026
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