NAICS Demand Lane

    Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences — Contract Opportunities

    7,579 total opportunities (7,579 active) tied to NAICS 54171 across federal, state, local, and forecast sources.
    NAICS 54171Federal + SLED7.6K total
    Total Opportunities
    7.6K
    Across all indexed sources
    Active Estimate
    7.6K
    Approximate active count
    Source Count
    3
    Federal, SLED, and forecast lanes

    Latest federal solicitations for NAICS 54171.

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    The U.S. Army is seeking solutions for the Guam Defense System through a Request for Solutions Brief (RFSB). This opportunity is open to U.S. companies capable of handling SECRET information and hardware. The deadline for submissions is 0900 EST on 20 July 2026. Please refer to the attached document for further details…

    VA

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 20, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: MOSAIC-26-04
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    The Department of Defense is seeking contractors for a study on malaria and leishmaniasis surveillance in Amazonas, Peru. Services include project management, ethical approvals, fieldwork, sample collection, and laboratory testing. The study will last five months, from August to December 2026.

    DC

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 23, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 5417158(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)Sol: PAR260040_N4485226CA002
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    The Department of Defense is seeking sources for a handheld counter-small unmanned aerial systems device, specifically the DZYNE Dronebuster DB4. This device must be portable, legally compliant, and capable of rapid deployment to address drone threats. Responses are due by 4:00 PM MDT on July 20, 2026, and the opportun…

    CO

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 20, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541715Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 50SFSDB
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    NASA is seeking proposals for the NEXUS project, which aims to develop a backward-compatible Ka-band relay service to support on-orbit missions for a minimum of fifteen years. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites industry to demonstrate end-to-end capabilities, including space, ground, and operational elements.…

    AL

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Aug 4, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: SCAN-MSFC-0001
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    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is soliciting proposals for critical minimum investment in Texas cores offshore water. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541715, focusing on environmental consulting services related to ocean energy management.

    VA

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 28, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: 140M0126Q0028
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    The Federal Railroad Administration intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Jensen Hughes, Inc. for the development of a Physics-Based Model to quantify the fire and toxic hazards of Li-Ion Batteries. This project aims to enhance safety measures for Battery Energy Storage Systems in rail applications, utilizin…

    DC

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 18, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 541715No Set aside usedSol: FR26RDI20000000066
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    The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking interest in a special notice regarding the implementation of Executive Order 14401, which focuses on accelerating medical treatments for serious mental illness. Interested parties should refer to the attached Special Notice ARPA-H-SN-26-156 for further details.

    MD

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Aug 9, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715
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    The Department of Defense is seeking capabilities for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of engineering solutions for ASW/USW tactical planning. This sources sought notice aims to identify potential vendors capable of providing these services, particularly in software development and military…

    MD

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 28, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541715Sol: N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM264-0217
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    The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) focused on pioneering aerospace capabilities and technologies. This opportunity aims to support research and development efforts to advance technologies to appropriate readiness levels, enhancing the warfighter's capabilities. Propo…

    OH

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due May 10, 2028SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: FA2391-23-S-2403
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking input through this Request for Information (RFI) on technologies and frameworks that support multiscale reasoning in human physiology. This opportunity invites contributions from various sectors, including industry and academia, to enhance understanding a…

    VA

    Posted Jul 13, 2026Due Aug 10, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-100
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    Source mix

    How this NAICS code is represented across indexed contract sources.

    federal
    7,319
    sled
    89
    forecast
    171

    About NAICS 54171

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, including biotechnology, environmental sciences, and engineering disciplines. These activities often involve basic research, applied research, and experimental development.

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