NAICS 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities

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About Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (NAICS 541720)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research.

StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
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
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
ClosedTalent, Leadership & Organizational Development Services

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is seeking qualified firms to prequalify for an on-call bench contract for talent, leadership, and organizational development services.

Los Angeles County, CA, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Los Angeles World Airports10/9/2026
OpenAdvanced Scientific, Engineering, and Support Services

The New Mexico Environment Department is seeking multidisciplinary scientific, engineering, environmental, research, and technology support services through statewide price agreements, including monitoring, analytical services, remediation, emergency response, and emerging technology work.

New Mexico, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Levis > Environment Department10/26/2026
OpenEducational and Professional Consulting Services

Humble Independent School District is seeking educational and professional consulting service providers to join an approved vendor pool for as-needed and annual support across its schools and administrative operations.

Humble, TX, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Humble Independent School District4/11/2028
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
OpenSoftware Systems Development, Maintenance, and Support Services

The South Coast Air Quality Management District is seeking qualified contractors for software systems development, maintenance, support, enterprise platform services, cybersecurity, data and analytics, mobile applications, and emerging technology solutions under a one-year task-order contract with two one-year renewal options.

South Coast Air Quality Management, Diamond Bar, CA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
South Coast Air Quality Management District12/4/2026
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
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
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)Small BusinessMinority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessOther
University of Connecticut10/30/2026
OpenSchool-Based Health Center Professional Development, Technical Assistance, and Evaluation

The State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for professional development, technical assistance, and evaluation services for Maine's school-based health centers.

Augusta, ME, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
State of Maine > Department of Health and Human Services > Office of State Procurement Services10/29/2026
OpenExecutive IT Research and Advisory Services

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking Tier 1 executive-level information management and information technology research and advisory services, including access to an electronic research platform and tailored guidance, under a 12-month contract.

Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > National Research Council Canada > Chief Information Officer Branch10/14/2026
OpenIM/IT Research and Advisory Services

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada is seeking qualified supply-arrangement holders to provide independent IM/IT research, tools, and advisory support, including research-library access, document review, and contractor resource Q&A sessions.

344 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada10/14/2026
OpenCommunity Redevelopment Agency Executive Director and Economic Development Services

Miami-Dade County is seeking qualified firms to provide executive director and economic development services for the Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency.

Naranja, FL, USA•Request for Information (RFI)
Miami-Dade County > Strategic Procurement Department10/30/2026
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
OpenSenior Software Development and Database Modeling Services

The Canadian Department of National Defence is seeking pre-qualified suppliers for senior software development, database modeling, and SharePoint services in Gatineau, Quebec, under a four-year contract with up to three awards.

455 Boulevard De La Carrière, Gatineau, QC, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Department of National Defence10/14/2026
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
OpenRehabilitation Research and Development

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for rehabilitation-related research and development projects under the SBIR program.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenPublic Opinion Research and Data Analysis Services

Supply Ontario is seeking multiple vendors to provide quantitative and qualitative public opinion research, research data analysis, and related design, implementation, and support services under a 19-month vendor-of-record arrangement.

Ontario, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Ontario > Supply Ontario10/21/2026
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
OpenFamily Support and Abuse Prevention Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services is seeking proposals for Family Support and Abuse Prevention Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities.

Los Angeles County, CA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Los Angeles County > Department of Children and Family Services10/30/2026
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
OpenStatewide Architectural and Engineering Services

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is planning a statewide indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for professional architectural and engineering services through an upcoming request for qualifications.

Texas, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
State of Texas-
OpenMaster Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Services

Neshoba County Board of Supervisors is seeking qualified firms for a master agreement covering architectural, engineering, planning, strategic planning, construction-related, surveying, and other professional services through December 31, 2027.

Neshoba County, MS, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Neshoba County Board of Supervisors10/15/2026
OpenCenters for Advanced Technology Program

Empire State Development is seeking proposals from eligible universities, university-affiliated research institutes, or consortia to operate a statewide Center for Advanced Technology supporting applied research, industry technology transfer, and workforce development for up to ten years, with up to $903,954 in annual funding.

New York, USA•Grant
New York > Empire State Development > Division of Science, Technology and Innovation > NYSTAR10/30/2026
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