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Defense R&D RFPs

Discover defense R&D RFP opportunities from DARPA, DTRA, ONR, and defense research organizations. Track solicitations for defense research projects, technology development, and defense innovation programs updated daily.

DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO)

Develop new capabilities and improved defense logistics agency (DLA) processes to sustain department of defense (DOD) weapon systems.

Posted Date

Dec 11, 2024

Due Date

Aug 28, 2029

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)

Potential new capabilities in support of infrastructure science and engineering (ISE) and operation science and engineering (OSE). This cso will be used to: obtain innovative solutions or potential capabilities that fulfill requirements; close capability gaps; or provide potential innovative technological advancements.

Posted Date

Dec 19, 2025

Due Date

Oct 30, 2026

Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL)

This is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ERDC CERL) to solicit innovative commercial products, services, and technologies supporting Infrastructure Science & Engineering (ISE) and Operational Science & Engineering (OSE) across multiple areas of interest. Submissions are required via the ERDCWERX platform and will be accepted on a continuous/open basis through 30 October 2026; submissions must include a cover letter, technical volume (solution brief and pitch deck), and price volume. This is a contract opportunity (combined synopsis/solicitation) under DFARS 212.70 (not a grant) and the notice is active as of 2025-12-20.

Posted Date

Dec 19, 2025

Due Date

Oct 30, 2026

Department of Transportation

Provide aviation research services.

Posted Date

Dec 3, 2024

Due Date

Dec 2, 2029

Spokane Transit Authority

Furnish research and survey services.

Posted Date

Dec 9, 2025

Due Date

Jan 9, 2026

California Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids to provide 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, and repair services for six silent alarm systems and one fire alarm system in San Diego County. The solicitation requires a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor license, an Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license, and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations; the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The event was published 2025-12-30 and closes 2026-01-15, with questions due 2026-01-06 and a projected award date of 2026-01-29.

Posted Date

Dec 30, 2025

Due Date

Jan 15, 2026

Federal Aviation Administration

Provide aviation research grants program.

Posted Date

Sep 8, 2020

Due Date

Sep 7, 2027

Clemson University

Provide pharmaceutical and biomedical research contract.

Posted Date

Jun 6, 2024

Due Date

Mar 1, 2029

North Central Regional Library District

Public opinion research.

Posted Date

Dec 5, 2025

Due Date

Jan 19, 2026

Department of the Navy

The Department of the Navy (NAVSEA / PEO IWS 2.0) issued Solicitation N00024-26-R-5502 for Future X-Band Radar (FXR) development and Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) covering FY26–FY33. The competitive RFP and attachments will NOT be available on SAM.gov; potential offerors must contact the listed POCs to receive the RFP or access the UNCLASS FXR Bidder's Library via NSERC. Key deadlines include requesting access to the Bidder's Library and submitting questions by 15:00 EST on 2025-12-29 and proposal submission due 15:00 EST on 2026-02-12.

Posted Date

Nov 14, 2025

Due Date

Feb 12, 2026

Suny Stony Brook University

Provide a new research vessel. See outside link.

Posted Date

Nov 26, 2025

Due Date

Feb 10, 2026

Waubonsee Community College

Provide a brand audit and market research.

Posted Date

Dec 16, 2025

Due Date

Jan 9, 2026

Alabama A M University

Provide Paint Rock Valley Research Facility.

Posted Date

Dec 25, 2025

Due Date

Feb 3, 2026

Air Force Research Laboratory

Provide pioneering aerospace capabilities, engineering and research.

Posted Date

May 11, 2023

Due Date

May 10, 2028

Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)

Seeking rigorously designed, impact-driven research focused on addressing the complex issue of pet-inclusive rental housing.

Posted Date

Dec 29, 2025

Due Date

Feb 26, 2026

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Provide qualified researcher/evaluator consultants from which it will draw on an as needed basis to conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. Successful bidders may be called upon to assist in collecting and/or analyzing primary data and administrative data, conducting research, developing, and evaluating pilot programs, and providing expertise.

Posted Date

Apr 2, 2023

Due Date

Mar 15, 2033

IBC Acquisition Services Directorate (00004)

Provide healthcare facility planning, evaluation, research, and advisory services.

Posted Date

Dec 8, 2025

Due Date

Jan 9, 2026

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Customer research & insights IDIQ contracts.

Posted Date

Dec 12, 2025

Due Date

Jan 13, 2026

University Of Arizona

Provide certified translation services for research documents.

Posted Date

Dec 9, 2025

Due Date

Jan 9, 2026

American Psychological Foundation

Provide richardson-lowman serious mental illness research grant program.

Posted Date

Mar 12, 2005

Due Date

Jan 30, 2026

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