Research & Development (R&D) Services RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities
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| Status | Title | Buyer | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Novel 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 FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | SIGMA EX Professional Support Services RFI The Virginia Contracting Activity is seeking information from potential contractors for a multiple-award SIGMA EX IDIQ covering scientific, engineering, training, operations and maintenance, evaluation, reporting, research and development, and project management services. United States•Sources Sought | United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (DIA) > VIRGINIA CONTRACTING ACTIVITY | 10/2/2026 |
| Open | Defense 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, USA•Request 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 |
| Open | Rehabilitation 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 FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | SBIR 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 States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | Financial Technologies The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for financial technologies research and development under its Small Business Innovation Research program. United States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | Carbon 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 States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | Other 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 FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | Advanced 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 Department | 10/9/2026 |
| Open | Defense 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 |
| Open | IM/IT Research and Advisory Services The Government of Canada Department of Health is seeking IM/IT research and advisory services, including access to an electronic self-service platform and tailored guidance on IT best practices. Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Government of Canada > Department of Health | 10/3/2026 |
| Open | Other 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 FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | Software 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 District | 12/4/2026 |
| Open | IoT Integrated Systems The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for IoT Integrated Systems research and development through its SBIR program. United States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | Data 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 States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | C5ISR 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 |
| Open | Concept 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, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Government of Canada > Department of National Defence | 9/30/2026 |
| Open | Resilience 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 States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | Communication 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 States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | AFCEA/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, USA•Event | United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 9/25/2026 |
| Open | Innovative 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. Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)Small Business | Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada | 12/24/2026 |
| Open | NIWC 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 |
| Open | HPM 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, USA•Request for Information (RFI) | United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NSWC DAHLGREN (NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER) | 9/30/2026 |
| Open | Algorithms and Applications The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for the development of algorithms and applications through its SBIR program. United States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Open | Medical Devices The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for the development of novel medical device platforms and innovative medical technologies through its Small Business Innovation Research program. United States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
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