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StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
OpenSurveillance Systems Research and Development

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity is seeking proposals for research and development related to surveillance systems.

Mclean, VA, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE > INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS ACTIVITY > IARPA CONTRACTING OFFICE (ODNI)9/7/2026
ClosedDevelopment, Design, and Characterization of Electro-Optical Tools

Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Valcartier Research Centre, is seeking R&D services for the development, design, and characterization of electro-optical tools in Quebec, Canada.

Quebec, CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada > Defence Research and Development Canada > Valcartier Research Centre9/4/2026
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 StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenManTech Professional and Technical Support Services Bridge Contract

Washington Headquarters Services intends to award PM2 Strategies, LLC a sole-source bridge contract for technical, professional, administrative, management, policy, and operational support to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering ManTech Program and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Alexandria, VA, USASole Source
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) > WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE)9/9/2026
OpenDefense Engineering Services

The United States Navy is seeking engineering services for defense-related experimental development under a total small business set-aside.

1176 Howell Street, Middletown, RI, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NUWC DIV NEWPORT (NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER)9/28/2026
OpenRehabilitation Research and Development

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

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenResearch and Development Services for Community Safety

The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking qualified suppliers for a roster framework providing consulting, training, capacity building, research, engagement, and other contracted services to its Community Safety Business Unit.

Halifax, NS, CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Halifax Regional Municipality9/8/2026
OpenSBIR Other Topics

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, covering a wide range of technology topics with multiple submission deadlines.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenFinancial Technologies

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for financial technologies research and development under its Small Business Innovation Research program.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenClinical Support and Research Centre Project

Providence Health Care is seeking information regarding a Clinical Support and Research Centre project in Canada.

CanadaOther
Covenant Health9/11/2026
OpenCarbon Sequestration Research and Development

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for carbon sequestration research and development through its Small Business Innovation Research program.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
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 StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
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, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)8/27/2027
OpenIM/IT Research and Advisory Services

The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada is seeking IM/IT research and advisory services, including an electronic self-service platform with research materials and tailored IT guidance, from qualified supply arrangement holders.

Ottawa, ON, CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada > Enterprise and IT Procurement9/7/2026
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 StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenIoT Integrated Systems

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for IoT Integrated Systems research and development through its SBIR program.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenData and Communication R&D

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for research and development projects in data and communication technologies through its SBIR program.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
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, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG (ACC-APG)10/31/2027
OpenConcept Development Services (TSPS)

The Canadian Department of National Defence is seeking concept development, doctrine development, research, business consulting, architecture, engineering, subject-matter expertise, and technical writing services for Royal Canadian Air Force projects in Trenton, Ontario.

Astra, ON, CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Department of National Defence9/30/2026
OpenResilience and Resource Management

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for research and development projects in resilience and resource management under its SBIR program.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenCommunication and Networking Technologies R&D

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for research and development in communication and networking technologies through its SBIR program.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenAFCEA/Rome Reps Industry Day 2026

The U.S. Department of the Air Force is hosting the AFCEA/Rome Reps Industry Day 2026 for DoD components and U.S. DoD contractors to discuss research opportunities, acquisition forecasts, and technology priorities.

Griffiss Institute, Rome, NY, USAEvent
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE9/25/2026
OpenInnovative Solutions Canada Program Call for Proposals - 004

Public Works and Government Services Canada is issuing a call for proposals on behalf of the Innovative Solutions Canada program to purchase innovative solutions addressing federal challenges through phased research and development contracts.

CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada12/24/2026
OpenHPM Support Services

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is seeking industry comments on a draft RFP for HPM Support Services, restricted to SeaPort-NxG MAC holders.

17632 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA, USARequest for Information (RFI)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NSWC DAHLGREN (NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER)9/30/2026
OpenAlgorithms and Applications

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for the development of algorithms and applications through its SBIR program.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
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