Federal research & development contracts in Washington, DC
11 open government research & development bids in Washington, DC right now, checked against SAM.gov every morning (last checked October 30, 2026).
Open research & development bids in Washington, DC
The soonest deadlines first. "Who can bid" shows the set-aside: some bids are only for certain small businesses.
| Bid | Agency | Where | Due | Who can bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fta Broad Agency Announcement (fy26) -- “research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation On-site | Federal Transit Administration | Washington, District of Columbia | Oct 30 | Open to all |
| Pipeline Safety Research and Development (r&d) - Research Announcement 12 On-site | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | Washington, District of Columbia | Nov 2 | Open to all |
| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Research and Commercial Solutions Opening (rcso) Area of Interest (aoi) - Complexity of Systems and Operations On-site | Federal Aviation Administration | District of Columbia | Nov 2 | Open to all |
| Countermeasures That Work (cmtw) Updates On-site | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Washington, District of Columbia | Nov 5 | Open to all |
| Fast Assessment of Solutions, Therapeutics, Pharmaceuticals, and Supplies (fastpass) Innovative Solutions Opening On-site | National Institutes of Health | District of Columbia | Nov 10 | Open to all |
| Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Research Initiative – Fy2026 Broad Agency Announcement (baa) On-site | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | District of Columbia | Nov 18 | Open to all |
| Request for Proposals (RFP) - Barda Vaccine Medical Countermeasures for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness & Response On-site | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | Washington, District of Columbia | Nov 20 | Open to all |
| Request for Proposal (RFP) - Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (rmwt) Low Earth Orbit (leo) Ground Entry Points (geps) On-site | Dept of the Air Force | Washington, District of Columbia | Nov 23 | Open to all |
| Nrl Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (baa) for Basic and Applied Research On-site | Dept of the Navy | Washington, District of Columbia | Dec 30 | Open to all |
| Arpa-h Emerging Health Innovators (ehi) Initiative On-site | National Institutes of Health | District of Columbia | Feb 10 | Open to all |
Who wins research & development work in Washington, DC
Small businesses with the most federal research & development contracts performed in Washington, DC in the last few years. Good to know whether you're bidding against them or looking for a sub.
| Company | Based in | Federal jobs | Total won |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INC | El Paso, TX | 506 | |
| BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Houston, TX | 37 | |
| RHEA SPACE ACTIVITY, INC. | Washington, DC | 8 | |
| BARON PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | Washington, DC | 8 | |
| EXCET, LLC | Lexington Park, MD | 5 | |
| DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC | Bethesda, MD | 5 | |
| T.G.V. ROCKETS INC. | Washington, DC | 4 | |
| MAGMA SPACE INC | Washington, DC | 4 | |
| NEW RIGHTS GROUP, INC. | Washington, DC | 3 | |
| CUTLASS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC | Laurel, MD | 3 |
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What counts as research & development work
Research and development services across physical, engineering, life, and social sciences, including SBIR/STTR and broad agency announcements.
Agencies file this work under several industry codes, including 541715, 541714, 541713, 541720, 541711, 541712, 54171, 5417, and under product and service codes too. Solicity searches all of them and the words buyers actually use, so you don't have to know the codes. New to federal work? Our free SAM.gov guide walks you through registering (it's free) and sending your first quote.
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