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7 Open NAICS 541720 Government Contracts

7 open solicitations are currently posted under NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities).
Over the past 12 months, agencies posted 89 solicitations, with DEPT OF DEFENSE, AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF, VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF among the top buyers.
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  • Countermeasures That Work (CMTW) Updates

    TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541720Due Nov 5, 2026

    • NHTSA requires updates to the Countermeasures That Work reference guide based on latest research and developments. • This is an unrestricted competition with no specified NAICS code or set-aside program mentioned. • The contractor must conduct literature searches and update three to four program-area chapters annually. • The period of performance is not specified, with final deliverable due as a consolidated Word document.

  • A Study on Vessel Design Challenge

    TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541720Due Jan 10, 2027

    • U.S.-registered entities with foreign parent ownership qualify as domestic applicants for this cooperative agreement. • Cooperative agreements will not restrict use of award funds for work done in U.S.-owned facilities by U.S.-registered firms. • A design team with a U.S.-registered naval architecture/engineering firm performing domestic work is exempt from citizenship-based funding restrictions.

  • A Study on Vessel Design Challenge

    TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541720Due Jan 10, 2027

    • Maritime Administration seeks design-stage studies for fuel efficiency through fluid dynamic modeling. • This is an unrestricted competition with no limits on vessel type or propulsion method for fuel efficiency. • Proposals should demonstrate benefits of integrating technologies through modeling, with no direct measurement expected. • Responses should focus on design approaches, not operational or existing vessel modifications.

  • A Study on Vessel Design Challenge

    TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541720Due Jan 10, 2027

    • MARAD seeks proposals for a Vessel Design Challenge to improve fuel efficiency and reduce vessel underwater radiated noise. • This is an unrestricted competition with awards ranging from $150k to $450k, totaling up to $1.25 million in funding. • Designs must prioritize fuel efficiency and reduce underwater noise using a systems approach in the early ship design stage. • Project completion is expected within 12-18 months.

  • A Study on Vessel Design Challenge

    TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541720Due Jan 10, 2027

    • MARAD's META program seeks proposals for a Vessel Design Challenge to improve fuel efficiency and reduce underwater radiated noise. • This is an unrestricted competition with awards ranging from $150k to $450k, totaling up to $1.25 million in available funding. • Designs must prioritize fuel efficiency and reduce vessel underwater radiated noise using a systems approach. • Project completion timeline is 12-18 months.

  • A Study on Vessel Design Challenge

    TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNAICS 541720Due Jan 10, 2027

    • MARAD seeks design-stage studies predicting fuel efficiency and URN through fluid dynamic modeling. • This is an unrestricted competition open to all forms of propulsion for gaining fuel efficiencies. • Designs must demonstrate feasibility and economic achievability, noting technology readiness level and commercial availability. • Responses should focus on modeling, without expectation of direct measurement or physical testing.

  • DLA-SM Broad Agency Announcement

    DEPT OF DEFENSENAICS 541720Due Jan 30, 2029

    • The Defense Logistics Agency seeks supply chain assessments and project scoping updates for materials management. • This is an open full and unrestricted competition related to NAICS 541900 (Logistics Support Except Contracting). • Updates cover DEFENSE LOGISTIC AGENCY STRATEGIC MATERIALS through a broad agency announcement with evaluations ending by August 1, 2028. • White papers may be submitted until May 1, 2028; proposals after this date will not be considered.

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