Federal Contracts in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences)
What is NAICS 541715?
Conducting original investigation undertaken on a systematic basis to gain new knowledge or develop new applications. Includes SBIR Phase I/II/III work, FFRDC subcontracts, and DARPA seedlings.
SBA small-business size standard: 1,000 employees (general); 1,500 for aircraft / aircraft engine R&D
Top Awardees in NAICS 541715
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| DCS Corporation | 30 | $1.4B |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY CAGE 0AYP7 | 3 | $70.7M |
| Applied Research Associates, Inc. CAGE 9R446 | 2 | $119.5M |
| FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY AND TELEMETRY RESEARCH CAGE 7K1J8 | 2 | $732K |
| New Rights Group, Inc. CAGE 7CSR8 | 2 | $151.8M |
| SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH LLC CAGE 65L89 | 2 | $12.5M |
| METABOLON, INC. CAGE 465L2 | 2 | $2.1M |
| PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC CAGE 1QNY9 | 2 | $643K |
| FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CAGE 1JHM5 | 2 | $1.8M |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CAGE 1G3V8 | 2 | $6.3M |
| KONGSBERG DEFENCE & AEROSPACE AS CAGE N0013 | 1 | $10.0M |
| NEW ENERGY CORPORATION INC. CAGE L0UH6 | 1 | $50K |
| KANKYO TRINITY INC. CAGE JSD01 | 1 | $862K |
| GAIA AI, INC CAGE 9YCK0 | 1 | $1.5M |
| SURATech LLC CAGE 9Y4W9 | 1 | $1.8B |
| TROY SIERRA JV LLC CAGE 9U0Q8 | 1 | $220.5M |
| Remedy Scientific Inc. CAGE 9R0S4 | 1 | $1.4M |
| CAHABA FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, LLC CAGE 9QDD5 | 1 | $30.0M |
| SPAARK Skies LLC CAGE 9LQ96 | 1 | $467.7M |
| Pacific Impact Zone Solutions Inc CAGE 9G1L2 | 1 | $4.8M |
Award Trends (2024–2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 92 | $7.9B |
| 2025 | 97 | $3.0B |
| 2024 | 11 | $133.5M |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 1,710 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 157 |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 123 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 46 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 34 |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 33 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 30 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 26 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 21 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 17 |
Set-Aside Breakdown
| Set-Aside Type | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Open / Full and Open | 1,636 |
| NONE | 438 |
| SBA | 119 |
| SBP | 19 |
| WOSB | 6 |
| 8A | 5 |
| 8AN | 2 |
Active Opportunities
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Hearing Enhancement through ARtificially Intelligent NeurotechnoloGy (HEARING) | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 |
| B--Bird monitoring at Duck and Chisik islands | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-05-13T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Astrea RFP Release | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-06-26T00:00:00+00:00 |
| TACTICAL Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2028-11-22T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source Behavioral Testing Platform Maintenance, Repair, and Upgrade Services | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-05-23T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED) | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-09T00:00:00+00:00 |
| A--DOI-ETA-FY26-30 | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-06-30T00:00:00+00:00 |
| RFI-DARPA-SN-26-33 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-05-15T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Hearing Enhancement through ARtificially Intelligent NeurotechnoloGy (HEARING) - Proposers' Day | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Hearing Enhancement through ARtificially Intelligent NeurotechnoloGy (HEARING) | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-08-14T18:00:00+00:00 |
How to Bid Federal Contracts in NAICS 541715
Federal R&D awards heavily favor SBIR/STTR program participants. Phase I awards ($150K-$295K) require concept feasibility; Phase II ($1M-$2M) requires prototype delivery. Direct DoD R&D goes through BAAs (Broad Agency Announcements). NASA R&D goes through NRAs. Watch for 'cost-sharing' clauses — some agencies mandate 25-50% cost share.
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