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    NAICS Demand Lane

    Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Contract Opportunities

    1,119 total opportunities (1,119 active) tied to NAICS 54172 across federal, state, local, and forecast sources.
    NAICS 54172Federal + SLED1.1K total
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    Total Opportunities
    1.1K
    Across all indexed sources
    Active Estimate
    1.1K
    Approximate active count
    Source Count
    3
    Federal, SLED, and forecast lanes

    Latest federal solicitations for NAICS 54172.

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    CULTURAL RESOURCE UNDERWATER SURVEYS IN LAKE SUPERIOR FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT (MVS)

    Active

    AI Summary

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, is seeking proposals for cultural resource underwater surveys in Lake Superior. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541720, focusing on environmental consulting services. Interested bidders can find more details by logging into the provided link and sear…

    MO

    Posted Aug 20, 2026Due Aug 27, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541720Sol: W912P926Q0955
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE MANDATORY CENTER OF EXPERTISE FOR THE CURATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS (MCX CMAC)

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for the curation and management of archaeological collections at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541720, focusing on cultural resource management services. Interested parties should log in to the provided link for further details…

    MO

    Posted Aug 20, 2026Due Sep 2, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541720Sol: W912P926Q1003
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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST, PHASE 1 HERITAGE/ARCHEOLOGY SURVEYS

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Wayne National Forest is seeking quotations for Phase I heritage and cultural resources inventory survey services over approximately 1000 acres. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541720. Quotations are requested as part of a Firm Fixed Price RFQ, and all responsible small busines…

    GA

    Posted Aug 19, 2026Due Sep 2, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 541720Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 12444726Q0075
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    FY27 CRVFO NHPA SURVEY BLM-CO

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Bureau of Land Management's Colorado River Valley Field Office is seeking a contractor for an intensive Class III cultural resource inventory of 1,256 acres of public land. This project aims to support fuels reduction and habitat improvement efforts, requiring supervision by a qualified individual with a Colorado B…

    ID

    Posted Aug 18, 2026Due Sep 11, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541720Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 140L3726Q0168
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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    RETAIL SCANNER DATA

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking information on sources capable of providing retail scanner data for a study extending the Food-at-Home Monthly Area Prices data set. This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by August 17, 2…

    MD

    Posted Aug 14, 2026Due Aug 18, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541720Sol: 1171685-SS
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), N62473-24-R-3204_ N62473-26-R-G-006 CHINA LAKE PILOT PLANT HISTORIC DISTRICT AND HANGAR 1 HISTORIC AMERICAN BUILDING SURVEY DOCUMENTATION AT NAVAL AIR WEAPONS STATION CHINA LAKE, RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA

    Active

    AI Summary

    This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks documentation services for the Historic American Building Survey at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Bidders should focus on historic preservation and building survey expertise. Proposals are due by August 27, 2026. For more details, log in at https://piee.eb.mil and search fo…

    CA

    Posted Aug 13, 2026Due Aug 27, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541720Sol: N6247326RG006
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    PUBLICATIONS ORAL HISTORY AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT SUPPORT SERVICES

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for Publications Oral History and Research Assistant Support Services through an RFP. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541720. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module, and late submissions will be rejec…

    VA

    Posted Aug 13, 2026Due Aug 21, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541720Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: HQ003426RE122
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    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    AN11--KAISER PERMANENTE STATISTICAL EXPERTISE EHR EVALUATION

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking offers for statistical expertise in evaluating electronic health records as part of solicitation 36C26026Q0910. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation for both commercial products and services, and it is not set-aside for small businesses. Interested parties s…

    WA

    Posted Aug 12, 2026Due Aug 19, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 541720Sol: 36C26026Q0910
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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    HOUSEHOLD CONSUMER FOOD PURCHASE PANEL

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The USDA is seeking information on sources capable of providing high-quality household consumer food purchase panel data for research and data analytics. This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by August 17, 2027, and should include a cap…

    MD

    Posted Aug 12, 2026Due Aug 18, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541720Sol: 1176113-SS
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    RAILROAD EMPLOYEE FATIGUE AND SCHEDULING PILOT PROGRAM STUDY

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration is seeking proposals for a pilot program to study employee fatigue and scheduling practices. This research aims to identify effective fatigue countermeasures and methodologies to enhance alertness among railroad system operators. The contract will be fi…

    DC

    Posted Aug 12, 2026Due Aug 26, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 541720Sol: FR26RDI20000000059
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    Source mix

    How this NAICS code is represented across indexed contract sources.

    federal
    623
    sled
    483
    forecast
    13

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    About NAICS 54172

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the social sciences and humanities. Activities include research in areas such as economics, psychology, sociology, history, and political science.

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