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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Government Contracts & Federal Records

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) has 171,797 active records. Primary activity: contract (46% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Government Contracts & Federal Records

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Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 14, 2026
NAICS 621111ArkansasUSAJobs.gov
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Title 5 Primary Prevention Specialist (prev Wf) (mi J9 Ipp)

Department of the ArmyPosted May 6, 2026Due May 26, 2026
NAICS 541330MichiganUSAJobs.gov
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Staff Psychologist-Neuropsychologist

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Due August 4, 2026
NAICS 621111South DakotaUSAJobs.gov
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Historical Records Program Team Lead

Department of EnergyPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 541715MarylandUSAJobs.gov
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Department of the ArmyPosted May 6, 2026Due May 15, 2026
NAICS 541330AlaskaUSAJobs.gov
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CAREER: Spatiotemporal Coordination of Growth and Differentiation Across Tissues

National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 541330nsf_awards
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Collaborative Research: BIO-AI:Diet Declassified: Using AI-enabled multidimensional diet quantification and 3D morphometrics to measure the tempo and mode of mammalian evolution

National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 541715nsf_awards
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Collaborative Research: Theoretical and empirical investigation of mutation rate evolution driven by variation in reproductive mode

National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
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Travel: 2026 Hilton Head Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop

National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 621999nsf_awards
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Collaborative Research: Theoretical and empirical investigation of mutation rate evolution driven by variation in reproductive mode

National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Risks for Small Business Contracting and Innovation Research

Government Accountability OfficePosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 562910gao_gov
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Science & Tech Spotlight: Data Centers in Space

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 28, 2026
NAICS 541511gao_gov
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Dr. Chandrasekhar Nataraj, Co-investigator and Site Pi at Villanova University, Will Be Primarily Responsible for Successful Execution of Aim 3. He Will Mentor and Work Closely With His Postdoctoral

UnknownPosted April 21, 2026
NAICS 541511usaspending_subawards
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For This Subcontract, Colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (umass Chan) Will Support Electronic Data Collection by Apps and Digital Devices in Individuals' Everyday Life

UnknownPosted April 20, 2026
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STEM: Additional Data Needed on Graduate Researcher and Postdoctoral Scholar Compensation

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 8, 2026
NAICS 562910gao_gov
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The Aim Is to Develop an Integrated Technology to Harness Fayalite - Bearing Resources to Produce Geologic Hz (geoh2) By: (i) Characterizing Geo-chemo-physical Heterogeneities in the Resources, (ii) D

UnknownPosted April 7, 2026
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Statement of Work Overview According to the National Science Board, Women Make up Only 29% of the Science and Engineering Workforce, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology Reports That About

UnknownPosted April 7, 2026
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On the Horizon: Three Science and Technology Trends That Could Affect Society

Government Accountability OfficePosted April 2, 2026
NAICS 541511gao_gov
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Twd Scope of Work Scope of Work Statement the Translational Workforce Development Mu Collaboration Will Include New Programming From the University of Missouri in Three Areas: Investigator Training, a

UnknownPosted March 29, 2026
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Science & Tech Spotlight: Solar Geoengineering

Government Accountability OfficePosted March 24, 2026
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Market Opportunity Score
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

Excellent opportunity — high volume, growing market, accessible to new entrants.

$5.2M
Awarded this week
$75.0M
Science & Tech Spotlight: Solar Geoen...
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
1 closing soon
Response deadline within 7 days
Historical Records Program Team Lead
1 high-value
Estimated above $40.6M
Science & Tech Spotlight: Solar Geoengineering
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside4 technology-related opportunities8 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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Historical Records Program Team Lead

Department of EnergyDue May 12
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Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans AffairsDue May 14
9d

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Department of the ArmyDue May 15
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Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans Affairs
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Title 5 Primary Prevention Specialist (prev Wf) (mi J9 Ipp)

Department of the Army
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Staff Psychologist-Neuropsychologist

Department of Veterans Affairs
Today

Historical Records Program Team Lead

Department of Energy
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Market Intelligence — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
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Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

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

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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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3.VERIZON WIRELESS
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4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
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5.PITNEY BOWES INC
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6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
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7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
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8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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Competition Index

Concentrated

Top 3 contractors hold 78% of tracked awards.

Active Records

432,983

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$20,299,416

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

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

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) has 171,797 active records. Primary activity: contract (46% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

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

1.
Not specified
2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2026-08
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2026-09
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2026-10
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2026-11
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2026-12
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2027-01
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Size Standard Details

NAICS Code
541715
Size Standard
1,000 employees
Measurement Type
Average Employees
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Contracting Context

The 1,000-employee threshold allows mid-size research firms and defense laboratories to compete as small businesses on R&D contracts. DoD, DOE, NASA, and NIH are the largest buyers of R&D services. Contracts under this NAICS code include basic and applied research, prototype development, and technology maturation programs critical to national security and scientific advancement.

Other Employee-Based Standards

336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing1,500 employees334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing1,250 employees

Revenue-Based Standards

541512 — Computer Systems Design Services$34 million541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services$34 million541330 — Engineering Services$25.5 million541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services$19 million541519 — Other Computer Related Services$34 million236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction$45 million

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Contract78,747

78,747 contract available

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Contracts52,520

52,520 contracts available

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Research26,334

26,334 research available

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Jobs10,485

10,485 jobs available

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Grants3,186

3,186 grants available

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Dataset174

174 dataset available

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Regulations120

120 regulations available

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Spending98

98 spending available

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Are there small business set-aside opportunities for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)?
Yes — 69,439 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is Full and Open Competition (60.6% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
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