NAICS 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities

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

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects.

StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
OpenOMNIBUS IV Military Medical Research and Development On-Ramp

The Defense Health Agency is planning an 8(a) set-aside on-ramp for multiple awards under the OMNIBUS IV IDIQ contract vehicle for military medical research and development services.

810 Schreider Street, Frederick, MD, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) > DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY10/2/2027
OpenLaboratory and Science Equipment, Supplies, and Related Services

Canoe Procurement Group of Canada and Sourcewell are seeking proposals for laboratory and science equipment, supplies, related technology, and associated planning, installation, training, consultation, and technical support services under a regional and national cooperative contract solution.

Nisku, AB, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)Minority-Owned BusinessSmall BusinessVeteran-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
Rural Municipalities of Alberta11/9/2026
OpenPolicy and Research Services

Los Angeles County's Chief Sustainability Office is seeking qualified CAPSMA contractors for as-needed policy and research work orders supporting the 2025 OurCounty Plan.

Los Angeles County, CA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Los Angeles County10/6/2028
OpenDefense Sciences Office Revolutionary Research BAA

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Defense Sciences Office is seeking innovative basic or applied research concepts that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications.

675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)8/27/2027
OpenFiscal Year 2027 Department of War Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

The Department of War is seeking proposals from U.S. universities to purchase research equipment and instrumentation through the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) to enhance research and education in areas of interest to the DoW.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > Department of War11/6/2026
OpenLaboratory and Science Equipment, Supplies, Technology, and Services

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, is requesting proposals for laboratory and science equipment, supplies, related technology, and services for participating entities.

South Dakota, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
Minnesota > Sourcewell11/10/2026
OpenLaboratory and Science Equipment, Supplies, Technology, and Services

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada and Sourcewell, is seeking proposals for laboratory and science equipment, supplies, related technology, and services under a national contracting solution for Canadian public agencies.

Saskatchewan, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Saskatchewan > Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities11/10/2026
OpenLaboratory and Science Equipment and Services

Sourcewell is requesting proposals for laboratory and science equipment, supplies, related technology, and services for participating public agencies in the United States and Canada.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Sourcewell11/10/2026
OpenResearch Consulting Services

The University of Connecticut is seeking consulting firms to provide research administration, research finance, federal grant compliance, research security, strategic advisory, and training services for UConn and UConn Health.

Connecticut, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Minority-Owned BusinessOtherSmall BusinessWoman-Owned Business
University of Connecticut10/30/2026
OpenReferral Laboratory Testing Services

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking referral laboratory testing services for Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville under a 12-month agency term contract with two optional 12-month extensions.

242 West Shamrock Street, Pineville, LA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Louisiana > Office of State Procurement11/5/2026
OpenIT Research and Advisory Services

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is seeking specialized IT research and advisory services under a supply arrangement, with a one-year initial term and one one-year option.

Ontario, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada11/9/2026
OpenStatewide Toxicology Services

The Indiana Department of Administration, on behalf of the Indiana State Department of Toxicology and Indiana Department of Health, is seeking statewide toxicology services under a four-year contract with two one-year renewal options.

Indiana, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Veteran-Owned Business
Indiana > Department of Administration > Procurement Division > Indiana State Department of Toxicology > Indiana Department of Health11/30/2026
OpenNIWC Pacific IT Services Development

The U.S. Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific is seeking small businesses for IT services development under a SeaPort contract opportunity.

San Diego, CA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NIWC PACIFIC (SPAWAR PACIFIC)9/15/2027
OpenOther Biological Technologies

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for research and development in other biological technologies through the SBIR program, with multiple submission deadlines throughout 2026 and 2027.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenComputer and Information Science Research Infrastructure Grants

The National Science Foundation is offering grants for planning, developing, creating, enhancing, and sustaining community research infrastructure supporting computer and information science and engineering researchers.

United States•Grant
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION9/10/2027
OpenFiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

The Department of Defense is seeking proposals from accredited U.S. institutions of higher education for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation through the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP).

United States•Grant
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE11/6/2026
OpenFiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

The Department of War is seeking proposals from accredited U.S. institutions of higher education for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation under the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), with funding between $50,000 and $3,000,000.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > Department of War11/6/2026
OpenNovel Technologies Research and Development

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for novel technologies through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, with multiple submission deadlines throughout the year.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenFY26 DEPSCoR Capacity Building Grants

The Department of Defense is seeking proposals from institutions of higher education in eligible states and territories for the FY26 DEPSCoR Capacity Building program, which aims to enhance university research capabilities in science and engineering relevant to DoD missions, with up to $6 million in total funding for one to four grants.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE4/5/2027
OpenIndiana Veterans' Home Clinical Laboratory Services

The Indiana Department of Administration, on behalf of the Indiana Veterans' Home, is seeking clinical laboratory services for its patients under a four-year contract with two one-year extension options.

West Lafayette, IN, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Veteran-Owned Business
Indiana > Indiana Veterans' Home10/28/2026
OpenOther Environmental Technologies

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for research and development in other environmental technologies through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenMaterial Testing Services for Civil Construction Projects

The Town of Queen Creek, Arizona, is seeking a qualified civil construction quality assurance firm to serve as the Lab of Record for materials testing, laboratory services, reporting, and technical support for capital improvement projects.

Queen Creek, AZ, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Town of Queen Creek > Parks and Recreation Department10/27/2026
OpenAnnual On-Call Materials Testing Services

The City of Orange Cove is seeking up to three certified testing laboratories for on-call materials testing and inspection services supporting capital improvement projects under contracts of up to five years and a cumulative maximum of $500,000.

Orange Cove, CA, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Other
City of Orange Cove > Public Works Department > City Engineer10/28/2026
OpenC5ISR Engineering and Systems Integration Research BAA

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking innovative white papers for research and development addressing systems integration, C5I engineering, and readiness engineering, with potential procurement contract or prototype OTA awards under a continuously open BAA.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford County, MD, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG (ACC-APG)10/31/2027
OpenResearch and Survey Services Vendor of Record

The Region of Peel is seeking vendors to provide research and survey services under a refreshed Vendor of Record arrangement for a 12-month term.

Peel, ON, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Peel Region10/27/2026
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