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    NAICS Demand Lane

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

    7,766 total opportunities (7,766 active) tied to NAICS 54171 across federal, state, local, and forecast sources.
    NAICS 54171Federal + SLED7.8K total
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    Total Opportunities
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    Across all indexed sources
    Active Estimate
    7.8K
    Approximate active count
    Source Count
    3
    Federal, SLED, and forecast lanes

    Latest federal solicitations for NAICS 54171.

    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    AMERICAN ELM SEED ORCHARDS, RESISTANCE TRIALS, AND SYNTHESIS

    Active

    AI Summary

    The USDA Forest Service seeks a contractor for scientific and technical support in the American elm breeding and restoration program. Responsibilities include leading peer-reviewed manuscripts, monitoring resistance trials, and coordinating disease-resistant seed orchards. Expertise in plant pathology, genetics, and re…

    GA

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 16, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 541715Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 12444726Q0074
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    MANTECH SPECIAL BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (SBAA): ACCELERATING MARITIME MODERNIZATION: INNOVATION IN NAVAL MANUFACTURING, SUSTAINMENT, AND INDUSTRIAL BASE CAPABILITY

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy Manufacturing Technology Program seeks proposals for research and development aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities in naval operations. This opportunity focuses on innovations that improve efficiency in shipyards and maintenance depots, contributing to a more resilient industrial ecosystem. Offerors s…

    VA

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 14, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: N0001426SB002
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SOLE SOURCE – PROCUREMENT OF NEURON, LINEAR ACCELERATOR (LINAC) AND COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SERVICES

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Naval Surface Warfare Center intends to award a sole source IDIQ contract for neutron and linear accelerator services, requiring immediate operational readiness and specialized facility infrastructure. Amentum Services Inc. is the only source capable of fulfilling these requirements. Interested parties may submit c…

    IN

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 29, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: N0016426SNC03
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    NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

    SPACE POWER AND REACTOR CAPABILITIES (SPARC) - SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

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    AI Summary

    NASA is seeking capability statements for the Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) Contract, focusing on nuclear systems for space and lunar applications. Interested firms should provide insights on subcontracting goals and barriers to participation. Responses are due by August 17, 2026, and will inform NASA's …

    OH

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Aug 17, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541715Sol: 80GRC026SPARC
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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - GUT MICROBIOME DNA SEQUENCING SERVICES

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    AI Summary

    The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service intends to sole source gut microbiome DNA sequencing services. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541714 and is aimed at specialized research needs. Interested parties should review the attached memorandum for further details.

    MD

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 1, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: 1232SA26Q1371
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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

    CHEMISTRY RESEARCH FOR THE DIVISION OF TRANSLATIONAL TOXICOLOGY (DTT)

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    AI Summary

    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences seeks proposals for chemistry research to support the Division of Translational Toxicology. This contract will cover various functional areas including logistics, characterization, and biosample analysis, tailored to the specific needs of DTT and NTP. Interested p…

    MD

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 14, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: 75N94026R00002
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

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    AI Summary

    The Washington Headquarters Services intends to award a sole source bridge contract to PM2 Strategies, LLC for professional and technical support services. This contract will provide essential support to the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering and the Air Force Research Laboratory. The anti…

    VA

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 9, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: HH082520260001
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    FIREFOX PROPOSERS DAY

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    AI Summary

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an in-person Proposers Day for the Firefox Program on September 21, 2026, in Arlington, VA. This event is aimed at potential proposers and requires advance registration, limited to three attendees per organization.

    VA

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 11, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-112
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - CUSTOM COMMERCIAL APTAMER PROCUREMENT

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    The U.S. Army intends to award a sole source contract to Aptagen, LLC for the custom synthesis and delivery of aptamers essential for diagnostic and biosensor applications. This contract will include rigorous quality control measures and is not open for competitive quotations. Responses to this notice are due by 12:00 …

    Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 1, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: PANAPG-26-P-0000-051608
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    AREA OF INTEREST - PROJECT ANCHOR, ACCELERATED NAVAL CONSTRUCTION THROUGH OPTIMIZED CONSORTIUM-BASED REPAIR

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Navy is seeking solution briefs for Project ANCHOR, focusing on a consortium-based model for accelerated naval construction and repair. The project aims to enhance speed and scalability in facility projects while ensuring compliance with regulations. Responses are encouraged from organizations exp…

    PA

    Posted Aug 24, 2026Due Aug 31, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 541715No Set aside usedSol: AoI-DIB-26-N01
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    Source mix

    How this NAICS code is represented across indexed contract sources.

    federal
    7,509
    sled
    118
    forecast
    139

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    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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