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Awards and OpportunitiesShowing 1–25 of 344Updated Oct 8, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

NAICS: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Notice

Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) | Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitations for FY2027view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Posted Oct 7, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # W5170127R0001

AI Summary

• The Department of War seeks innovative technological solutions through SBIR and STTR programs for research and development.
• This is a small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR programs with specific opportunities for Military Service Academies.
• Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis throughout fiscal year 2027 with monthly topic releases and corresponding open and close dates.
• Proposers must check the official schedule at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/ for specific deadlines and topic releases.

Award$48.0M

Vaccine (and Other Biologic) Manufacturing Services for Infectious Diseasesview on SAM.gov

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

Posted Oct 7, 2026

49504, VA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 75N98026D00086

Awardee: AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION

RFPNo Set aside used6

STAR-FISH CALL 017 - Secure By Designview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA9453 AFRL RVK

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Due Nov 13, 2026

Q&A due Oct 22, 2026

0, NM

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA945326XA001

AI Summary

• Air Force Research Laboratory seeks research and development of space technology, including software and hardware.
• Acquisition is set aside for small businesses with 1,000 or fewer employees under NAICS 541715.
• Procurement focuses on experimentation of spaceflight and space-related signal, energy, and transportation technologies.
• White Papers are due, but the specific due date and time are not specified in the provided text.

Award$48.0M

Vaccine (and Other Biologic) Manufacturing Services for Infectious Diseasesview on SAM.gov

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

Posted Oct 7, 2026

82088, NC

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 75N98026D00092

Awardee: PPD DEVELOPMENT LP

Pre-SolSmall Business Set Aside - Total11

Evaluations, Assessments, and Support Services (EASS)view on SAM.gov

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION › NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Due Nov 3, 2026

Hampton, VA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 80LARC27R0003

AI Summary

• NASA Langley Research Center requires support services for the Science Office for Mission Assessments (SOMA).
• This is an unrestricted competition, with no specified NAICS code or set-aside program mentioned.
• Services include proposal evaluations, assessments, analyses, and contractor support for NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
• No deadline for responses is specified in the provided description.

Award$48.0M

Vaccine (and Other Biologic) Manufacturing Services for Infectious Diseasesview on SAM.gov

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

Posted Oct 7, 2026

68464, MD

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 75N98026D00089

Awardee: FISHER BIOSERVICES INC

RFP9

Call 03 M-DASH - Joint All Domain Persistent Adaptive Collaborative Technologies II (JADPACT II)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA2384 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RAKH

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Due Oct 21, 2026

Site visit

Las Vegas, NV

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA238426SB007

AI Summary

• The JADPACT Project seeks to develop Human-Machine Teaming concepts leveraging AI/Automation for Battle Managers.
• This opportunity is unrestricted, open to industry, to explore AI/automation approaches for Battle Management.
• The goal is to develop innovative solutions for decision advantage in Command and Control systems.
• No specific deadline is mentioned in the provided description.

AwardNo Set aside used$5.7M

Intersection Safety Systems (ISS) Prototypingview on SAM.gov

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Los Angeles, CA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 693JJ3-26-BAA-0004

Awardee: University Of California, Los Angeles

AwardNo Set aside used$5.7M

Intersection Safety Systems (ISS) Prototypingview on SAM.gov

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Washington, DC

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 693JJ3-26-BAA-0004

Awardee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

RFPNo Set aside used1

AOI 27-A001 Resilient Airborne Free-Space Optical Communications Turretview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › NIWC ATLANTIC

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Due Oct 16, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 27-A001

AI Summary

• NIWC Atlantic requires a dual-turret optical communications and optical time-transfer system for aircraft use.
• This is an unrestricted opportunity, but specific small business or NAICS code details are not mentioned.
• The system must operate in GPS-denied environments with high-precision timing synchronization and withstand aero-optical barriers.
• A prototype and demonstration of the system are sought, but no deadline is specified in the provided text.

Award$1.4M

“Veridify DOME: Adding Zero-Trust Security to Microgrids”view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › W4LD USA HECSA

Posted Oct 7, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # W912HQ27CA006

Awardee: FRAUNHOFER USA INC

AI Summary

• Research services are being procured for the Veridify DOME project, focusing on zero-trust security for microgrids.
• Award is unrestricted, as it was made against a Broad Agency Announcement.
• Key research area is adding zero-trust security to microgrids, as proposed by Fraunhofer USA Inc.

AwardNo Set aside used$5.7M

Intersection Safety Systems (ISS) Prototypingview on SAM.gov

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Ann Arbor, MI

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 693JJ3-26-BAA-0004

Awardee: DERQ USA INC

RFP9

Call 03 M-DASH - Joint All Domain Persistent Adaptive Collaborative Technologies II (JADPACT II)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA2384 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RAKH

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Oct 21, 2026

Site visit

Las Vegas, NV

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA238426SB007

AI Summary

• The JADPACT Project seeks Human-Machine Teaming concepts leveraging AI/Automation for Battle Managers.
• This is an unrestricted opportunity for industry to develop innovative AI/automation solutions.
• Solutions must support Battle Managers with decision advantage and cutting-edge AI approaches.
• No specific deadline is mentioned in the provided description.

NoticeNo Set aside used

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: NOAA- Satellite Ocean Color System Vicarious Calibration – Marine Optical BuoY (MOBY) Operations and Maintenanceview on SAM.gov

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Oct 15, 2026

Honolulu, HI

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # Requirements-26-5023

AI Summary

• NOAA requires maintenance of the Marine Optical BuoY (MOBY) for ocean color system vicarious calibration.
• This is a sole-source contract awarded under other than full and open competition, citing unusual and compelling urgency.
• MOBY must remain metrologically traceable to SI units in support of JPSS priority 2 ocean color requirements.

RFPNo Set aside used2

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Research And Commercial Solutions Opening (RCSO) Area Of Interest (AOI) - Complexity Of Systems And Operationsview on SAM.gov

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › 693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Nov 2, 2026

77416, DC

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 693KA8-27-T-00003

AI Summary

• The FAA seeks innovative research and solutions for Complexity of Systems and Operations under BAA-693KA8-26-RCSO.
• This is an unrestricted competition under Broad Agency Announcement for innovative technologies and processes.
• Solutions must meet objectives in Sections 5.1-5.6 of the BAA, focusing on new or new applications of existing technologies.
• No deadline is specified for submission of proposals under this RCSO AOI.

Notice4

USSOCOM Open Call for Technical Experimentation 27-1: Special Operations Forces (SOF) Combat Diving (Diver Communications, Diver Propulsion, Underwater Interfaces) and Maritime Domain Situational Awareness Sensing Integration on USVsview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Oct 22, 2026

Key West, FL

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # USSOCOM_Open_Call_for_Technical_Experimentation_27_1_SOF

Award$2.2M

Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Melbourne, FL

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA237727CB009

Awardee: DRS NETWORK & IMAGING SYSTEMS LLC

RFP4

Intrinsic Market Resilience (IMR)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Dec 7, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # DARPA-PS-26-138

AI Summary

• The IMR program seeks to develop technologies to protect economic sectors from market manipulation and disruption.
• This is an unrestricted research and development opportunity under an unspecified NAICS code.
• The program aims to create automatic market design modeling, weakness identification, and repair recommendation tools using Large Language Model-based automation.
• Proposals are due on an unspecified date, with no provided deadline for submission or period of performance.

Notice3

BlackSwift S0 UAS Flight Systemsview on SAM.gov

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION › NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Oct 9, 2026

Hampton, VA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 80NSSC27944201Q

Notice7

Missile Defense Agency - Advanced Capability Conceptsview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)

Posted Oct 5, 2026

Due May 8, 2030

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # HQ0860-25-S-C001

AI Summary

• The Missile Defense Agency seeks innovative concepts and technological innovations for the Missile Defense System.
• This is an unrestricted, ongoing solicitation for new ideas and scientific breakthroughs.
• Submissions may include white papers, prototype demonstrations, and other innovative proposals.
• White papers will be accepted anytime during the 5-year solicitation period.

Combined6

BAA DEVCOM AC Emerging Technologiesview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY

Posted Oct 5, 2026

Due Mar 4, 2031

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # W15QKN-26-S-1AZR

AI Summary

• The U.S. Army's DEVCOM Armaments Center seeks research and development of new armaments technologies.
• This is a full and open competition under FAR 6.102(d)(2) with no set-aside restrictions.
• Proposals must advance the state of the art in armaments technology through scientific study and experimentation.
• White papers and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, with encouragement to contact the Technical Point of Contact beforehand.

J&A1

Support and Improvement – Within-Scope Ceiling Increase Requestview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI

Posted Oct 5, 2026

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # W911QX26FA006

NoticeSmall Business Set Aside - Partial1

DAF Battle Network "Megatron" MAC IDIQview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3

Posted Oct 5, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA861227RB001

AI Summary

• The US Air Force and Space Force require development, procurement, and sustainment of C3BM product lines under a hybrid supply and service contract.
• This contract will have a Small Business pool and an unrestricted pool of awardees.
• The contract covers digital architecture, sensor integration, secure processing, and synthetic environment development.
• Registration for the Virtual Industry Day closes October 5, 2026, at 1700 EDT.

RFPSmall Business Set Aside - Total2

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA): Cost Estimating Modeling Data, Analytics Research (CEMDAR)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA7014 AFDW PK

Posted Oct 5, 2026

Due Oct 19, 2026

Q&A due Oct 1, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA701426SCS02

AI Summary

• The Secretary of the Air Force requires cost estimating modeling data analytics research services.
• This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 541715 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
• The estimated program ceiling is $24,000,000 for a single award.
• White paper submissions are due October 19, 2026, 1300 hrs Eastern Time.

J&A1

Testing of Precast Concrete Panels via Dynamic Impactorview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR

Posted Oct 5, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # N3943026JA0016

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Awards and OpportunitiesShowing 1–25 of 344Updated Oct 8, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

NAICS: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Page 1 of 14

Notice

Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) | Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitations for FY2027view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Posted Oct 7, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # W5170127R0001

AI Summary

• The Department of War seeks innovative technological solutions through SBIR and STTR programs for research and development.
• This is a small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR programs with specific opportunities for Military Service Academies.
• Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis throughout fiscal year 2027 with monthly topic releases and corresponding open and close dates.
• Proposers must check the official schedule at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/ for specific deadlines and topic releases.

Award$48.0M

Vaccine (and Other Biologic) Manufacturing Services for Infectious Diseasesview on SAM.gov

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

Posted Oct 7, 2026

49504, VA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 75N98026D00086

Awardee: AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION

RFPNo Set aside used6

STAR-FISH CALL 017 - Secure By Designview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA9453 AFRL RVK

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Due Nov 13, 2026

Q&A due Oct 22, 2026

0, NM

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA945326XA001

AI Summary

• Air Force Research Laboratory seeks research and development of space technology, including software and hardware.
• Acquisition is set aside for small businesses with 1,000 or fewer employees under NAICS 541715.
• Procurement focuses on experimentation of spaceflight and space-related signal, energy, and transportation technologies.
• White Papers are due, but the specific due date and time are not specified in the provided text.

Award$48.0M

Vaccine (and Other Biologic) Manufacturing Services for Infectious Diseasesview on SAM.gov

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

Posted Oct 7, 2026

82088, NC

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 75N98026D00092

Awardee: PPD DEVELOPMENT LP

Pre-SolSmall Business Set Aside - Total11

Evaluations, Assessments, and Support Services (EASS)view on SAM.gov

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION › NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Due Nov 3, 2026

Hampton, VA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 80LARC27R0003

AI Summary

• NASA Langley Research Center requires support services for the Science Office for Mission Assessments (SOMA).
• This is an unrestricted competition, with no specified NAICS code or set-aside program mentioned.
• Services include proposal evaluations, assessments, analyses, and contractor support for NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
• No deadline for responses is specified in the provided description.

Award$48.0M

Vaccine (and Other Biologic) Manufacturing Services for Infectious Diseasesview on SAM.gov

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

Posted Oct 7, 2026

68464, MD

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 75N98026D00089

Awardee: FISHER BIOSERVICES INC

RFP9

Call 03 M-DASH - Joint All Domain Persistent Adaptive Collaborative Technologies II (JADPACT II)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA2384 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RAKH

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Due Oct 21, 2026

Site visit

Las Vegas, NV

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA238426SB007

AI Summary

• The JADPACT Project seeks to develop Human-Machine Teaming concepts leveraging AI/Automation for Battle Managers.
• This opportunity is unrestricted, open to industry, to explore AI/automation approaches for Battle Management.
• The goal is to develop innovative solutions for decision advantage in Command and Control systems.
• No specific deadline is mentioned in the provided description.

AwardNo Set aside used$5.7M

Intersection Safety Systems (ISS) Prototypingview on SAM.gov

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Los Angeles, CA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 693JJ3-26-BAA-0004

Awardee: University Of California, Los Angeles

AwardNo Set aside used$5.7M

Intersection Safety Systems (ISS) Prototypingview on SAM.gov

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Washington, DC

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 693JJ3-26-BAA-0004

Awardee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

RFPNo Set aside used1

AOI 27-A001 Resilient Airborne Free-Space Optical Communications Turretview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › NIWC ATLANTIC

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Due Oct 16, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 27-A001

AI Summary

• NIWC Atlantic requires a dual-turret optical communications and optical time-transfer system for aircraft use.
• This is an unrestricted opportunity, but specific small business or NAICS code details are not mentioned.
• The system must operate in GPS-denied environments with high-precision timing synchronization and withstand aero-optical barriers.
• A prototype and demonstration of the system are sought, but no deadline is specified in the provided text.

Award$1.4M

“Veridify DOME: Adding Zero-Trust Security to Microgrids”view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › W4LD USA HECSA

Posted Oct 7, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # W912HQ27CA006

Awardee: FRAUNHOFER USA INC

AI Summary

• Research services are being procured for the Veridify DOME project, focusing on zero-trust security for microgrids.
• Award is unrestricted, as it was made against a Broad Agency Announcement.
• Key research area is adding zero-trust security to microgrids, as proposed by Fraunhofer USA Inc.

AwardNo Set aside used$5.7M

Intersection Safety Systems (ISS) Prototypingview on SAM.gov

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Ann Arbor, MI

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 693JJ3-26-BAA-0004

Awardee: DERQ USA INC

RFP9

Call 03 M-DASH - Joint All Domain Persistent Adaptive Collaborative Technologies II (JADPACT II)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA2384 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RAKH

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Oct 21, 2026

Site visit

Las Vegas, NV

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA238426SB007

AI Summary

• The JADPACT Project seeks Human-Machine Teaming concepts leveraging AI/Automation for Battle Managers.
• This is an unrestricted opportunity for industry to develop innovative AI/automation solutions.
• Solutions must support Battle Managers with decision advantage and cutting-edge AI approaches.
• No specific deadline is mentioned in the provided description.

NoticeNo Set aside used

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: NOAA- Satellite Ocean Color System Vicarious Calibration – Marine Optical BuoY (MOBY) Operations and Maintenanceview on SAM.gov

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Oct 15, 2026

Honolulu, HI

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # Requirements-26-5023

AI Summary

• NOAA requires maintenance of the Marine Optical BuoY (MOBY) for ocean color system vicarious calibration.
• This is a sole-source contract awarded under other than full and open competition, citing unusual and compelling urgency.
• MOBY must remain metrologically traceable to SI units in support of JPSS priority 2 ocean color requirements.

RFPNo Set aside used2

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Research And Commercial Solutions Opening (RCSO) Area Of Interest (AOI) - Complexity Of Systems And Operationsview on SAM.gov

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › 693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Nov 2, 2026

77416, DC

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 693KA8-27-T-00003

AI Summary

• The FAA seeks innovative research and solutions for Complexity of Systems and Operations under BAA-693KA8-26-RCSO.
• This is an unrestricted competition under Broad Agency Announcement for innovative technologies and processes.
• Solutions must meet objectives in Sections 5.1-5.6 of the BAA, focusing on new or new applications of existing technologies.
• No deadline is specified for submission of proposals under this RCSO AOI.

Notice4

USSOCOM Open Call for Technical Experimentation 27-1: Special Operations Forces (SOF) Combat Diving (Diver Communications, Diver Propulsion, Underwater Interfaces) and Maritime Domain Situational Awareness Sensing Integration on USVsview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Oct 22, 2026

Key West, FL

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # USSOCOM_Open_Call_for_Technical_Experimentation_27_1_SOF

Award$2.2M

Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Melbourne, FL

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA237727CB009

Awardee: DRS NETWORK & IMAGING SYSTEMS LLC

RFP4

Intrinsic Market Resilience (IMR)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Dec 7, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # DARPA-PS-26-138

AI Summary

• The IMR program seeks to develop technologies to protect economic sectors from market manipulation and disruption.
• This is an unrestricted research and development opportunity under an unspecified NAICS code.
• The program aims to create automatic market design modeling, weakness identification, and repair recommendation tools using Large Language Model-based automation.
• Proposals are due on an unspecified date, with no provided deadline for submission or period of performance.

Notice3

BlackSwift S0 UAS Flight Systemsview on SAM.gov

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION › NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

Posted Oct 6, 2026

Due Oct 9, 2026

Hampton, VA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # 80NSSC27944201Q

Notice7

Missile Defense Agency - Advanced Capability Conceptsview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)

Posted Oct 5, 2026

Due May 8, 2030

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # HQ0860-25-S-C001

AI Summary

• The Missile Defense Agency seeks innovative concepts and technological innovations for the Missile Defense System.
• This is an unrestricted, ongoing solicitation for new ideas and scientific breakthroughs.
• Submissions may include white papers, prototype demonstrations, and other innovative proposals.
• White papers will be accepted anytime during the 5-year solicitation period.

Combined6

BAA DEVCOM AC Emerging Technologiesview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY

Posted Oct 5, 2026

Due Mar 4, 2031

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # W15QKN-26-S-1AZR

AI Summary

• The U.S. Army's DEVCOM Armaments Center seeks research and development of new armaments technologies.
• This is a full and open competition under FAR 6.102(d)(2) with no set-aside restrictions.
• Proposals must advance the state of the art in armaments technology through scientific study and experimentation.
• White papers and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, with encouragement to contact the Technical Point of Contact beforehand.

J&A1

Support and Improvement – Within-Scope Ceiling Increase Requestview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI

Posted Oct 5, 2026

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # W911QX26FA006

NoticeSmall Business Set Aside - Partial1

DAF Battle Network "Megatron" MAC IDIQview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3

Posted Oct 5, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA861227RB001

AI Summary

• The US Air Force and Space Force require development, procurement, and sustainment of C3BM product lines under a hybrid supply and service contract.
• This contract will have a Small Business pool and an unrestricted pool of awardees.
• The contract covers digital architecture, sensor integration, secure processing, and synthetic environment development.
• Registration for the Virtual Industry Day closes October 5, 2026, at 1700 EDT.

RFPSmall Business Set Aside - Total2

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA): Cost Estimating Modeling Data, Analytics Research (CEMDAR)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › FA7014 AFDW PK

Posted Oct 5, 2026

Due Oct 19, 2026

Q&A due Oct 1, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # FA701426SCS02

AI Summary

• The Secretary of the Air Force requires cost estimating modeling data analytics research services.
• This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 541715 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
• The estimated program ceiling is $24,000,000 for a single award.
• White paper submissions are due October 19, 2026, 1300 hrs Eastern Time.

J&A1

Testing of Precast Concrete Panels via Dynamic Impactorview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR

Posted Oct 5, 2026

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # N3943026JA0016

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