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126 Open NAICS 541715 Government Contracts

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

126 open solicitations are currently posted under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)). Over the past 12 months, agencies posted 355 solicitations, with DEPT OF DEFENSE, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION among the top buyers. Data is refreshed daily from SAM.gov.

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  • NextSTEP-3 Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations

    NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNAICS 541715Due Aug 24, 2026

    • The White Paper Submissions Deadline has been extended from August 17, 2026, to August 24, 2026, due to NASA's engagement with industry and completion of responses. • The NextSTEP-3 Solicitation Now Issued for Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations • Responses to Previous Questions and Comments Will Be Released in Batches

  • Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 25, 2026

    Here are 3-4 bullet points that describe the requirements for the DICE program: • The DICE consortium consists of teams from various universities and research institutions to develop theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination and local inference control. • To join the program, companies must have a valid Small Business Set-Aside (SBA) under NAICS code 541120; this involves navigating specific eligibility criteria and paperwork. • DICE aims for scalability, adaptability, and resilience in collective behavior, leveraging principles similar to decentralized self-organization found in internet systems. • Responding developers must align their solution with stated deadlines: DICE requires responses by October 15, 2022, plus four potential extension periods, depending on competition progress.

  • Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 25, 2026

    • The DICE program seeks to develop algorithms for AI agents in contested environments. • Acquisition is set aside for small businesses relevant to NAICS 541920 (Information Security and Data Privacy Services). • Focus on decentralized coordination, predictive collective behavior, and scalability under human control.

  • NRL Space Science Division R&D Support Services

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 25, 2026

    • NRL solicits a cost-plus-fixed-fee research & development support services contract for Space Science Division via 100% small business set-aside competition, with anticipation of award by 1 Oct 2026. • The resulting contract is anticipated to be a level-of-effort (LOE) contract with a five-year period inclusive of a base year and four option years. • Key personnel involved in work will consist mainly of required labor categories totaling roughly 199,500 hours/year, evenly divided per year according to LOEs. • NAICS code for the solicitation is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) with Product Service Code AJ12.

  • Preclinical Services for HIV Therapeutics

    HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541715Due Aug 25, 2026

  • Area of Interest: OSW Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Business Process Modernization

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 25, 2026

    • The Department of War (DOW) seeks a novel business process solution to rapidly prototype a modernized comprehensive replacement of its existing bespoke business operations workflow platforms and underlying database. • The project is subject to 10 U.S.C. § 4022 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, authorizing cost assessment and program evaluation services for specific purposes. • Background and responsibilities of the Director of CAPE highlight the need for a modernized analytical toolset and methods for prioritizing national security spending. EXAMPLE 1 INPUT: The Department of War (DOW) is seeking to enhance its business operations with a novel, modernized, and comprehensive replacement solution. • The DOW's CAPE director provides fact-based decision support on DoW programs in five areas: size, shape, affordability, readiness, and disposition. • This includes analyzing plans for U.S. defense objectives through threats and allied contributions, as well as estimating costs and resource constraints. • Leadership is provided for evaluating approved policies, including the allocation of resources for classified programs. EXAMPLE 1 OUTPUT: • DOW seeks a modernized, comprehensive replacement solution with improved business process analysis capabilities. • CAPE's Director evaluates DoW programs using standardized methodologies for decision support and resource allocation. • The project will provide

  • Area of Interest: OSW Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Business Process Modernization

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 25, 2026

    • The Department of War is seeking a novel business process solution to rapidly prototype a modernized comprehensive replacement of its existing bespoke business operations workflow platforms and underlying database, with primary requirements related to an overhaul of its Joint Force Operations Planning Process. • Effective innovation must address the unique constraints imposed by the classified nature of certain plans and programs for CAPE, emphasizing fact-based decision-making and transparent reporting to senior leadership. • Alternative solutions prioritized include leveraging modern enterprise software solutions that can be rapidly adapted and tailored to DOW specific needs in a matter of weeks or months rather than years. • Leveraging subject matter expertise from the Development team to develop novel business process solutions is critical, with strong focus on developing scalable solutions and ensuring compliance with key regulatory requirements.

  • Market forecast analyses for West Nile virus (WNV) vaccine and anti-WNV monoclonal antibody for prophylaxis

    HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541715Due Aug 26, 2026

    • The CDC requires contractor support for two comprehensive market forecast analyses of West Nile Virus (WNV) vaccine and Anti-WNV monoclonal antibody (mAb) for prophylaxis. • Human WNV vaccine is the primary product sought; specifically, the CDC needs a vaccine and mAb for seasonal pre-exposure prophylaxis. • The contractor's task is to perform market forecasting, epidemiologic analyses, health economic modeling, stakeholder engagement, commercial assessments, financial analyses, and publication preparation.

  • Tactical Networks Software Defined Networking (SDN) Transport Solution- AOI 26-A010 under RCC CSO N6523626S0001

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 26, 2026

    • The Department of the Navy's Afloat and Ashore Network transport infrastructure modernization aims to integrate SDN capabilities to enhance security, flexibility. • A comprehensive plan is sought for cyber hardening an SDN prototype, including strategy support for deployment to both ashore and afloat DON sites. • This effort seeks integration of SDN capabilities across various fleet environments to improve network performance, flexibility, and cybersecurity.

  • Multi Modal Materials Analysis (MMoMA)

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 26, 2026

    • DARPA seeks innovative solutions for materials analysis involving molecular structure, composition, and isotopic ratios. • This acquisition targets small businesses under NAICS 541320 (Research and Development Services). • Innovative approaches are sought without special sample preparation under ambient conditions. • Responses are due by October 6, 2026.

  • Notice of Intent to Sole Source - National Managed Aquifer Recharge Assessment Tool - Enhancement, Expansion and Sustainment

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 26, 2026

    • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mission Support Battalion (UMSB) aims to award a sole source fixed-price contract to The Earth Genome for enhancement, expansion and sustainment services. • The project involves providing support for National Managed Aquifer Recharge Assessment Tool. • Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous must be submitted. Example 1 INPUT: • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mission Support Battalion aims to award a sole source contract to The Earth Genome for assessment tool services. Example 2 INPUT: • The Corps seeks a sole source fixed-price contract with The Earth Genome for support of National Managed Aquifer Recharge Assessment Tool.

  • Genetic-Based Test Kits for NMFS OLE

    COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541715Due Aug 27, 2026

  • Project Griffin: Intelligent Response and Orchestration Node

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 27, 2026

    The Contracting Office advises no action is required as this solicitation describes the project scope and requirements. Key Dates: Solution Briefs Due Date: August 27, 2026 • A Call for Solutions (CFS) document outlining Project Griffin: Intelligent Response and Orchestration Node (IRON) is provided. • The CFS specifies a requirement for innovative Agentic Artifical Intelligence solutions under the Capability Program Executive Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (CPE ISW), Project Manager Cyber Warfare (CW).

  • Notice of Intent to Sole Source Maintenance On Rigaku Miniflex 600 xRay Diffractometer

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541715Due Aug 27, 2026

    • Rigaku Americas Corporation will provide annual preventative maintenance services and purchase and installation of water chiller consumables for the Rigaku Miniflex 600 x-ray diffractometer located at Naval Postgraduate School. • The requirement is for firm fixed price contract, with anticipated award date on or before September 30th, 2026. • NAICS code 334516 applies under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1), and no solicitation document exists for the requirement which indicates Rigaku Americas Corporation is the sole source responsible.

  • Q--Genetic-Based Test Kits for NMFS OLE

    COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541715Due Aug 28, 2026

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