R&D contracts in Connecticut
Federal research and development work in Connecticut that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 22 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Connecticut.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 81 | DUNLAP AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TITLE: NATIONAL ROADSIDE SAFETY Why 81? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $7.7M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $7.7M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Research and Development in the Social… | CT | $7,703,554 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 75 | LIQUIDPISTON, INC COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT GENERATOR TO SUPPORT RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF F-15 Why 75? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $36M · 297 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 31, 2027). +14/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $36M obligated so far. +19/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 297 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2021 (about 5 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | CT | $35,748,285 | Dec 31, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Connecticut
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Sonalysts Inc | $6,788,524 |
| Encapsulate Inc. | $4,727,527 |
| Precision Combustion, Inc. | $3,611,884 |
| Sci Lase LLC | $2,774,931 |
| Lambdavision Incorporated | $2,600,000 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($15,521,876), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($11,486,703), Department of the Interior ($2,774,931).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Connecticut, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Connecticut
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
- Connecticut APEX - Headquarters · Groton (860) 437-4659
Serves: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham
- Connecticut APEX - Rocky Hill · Rocky Hill (860) 437-4659
Serves: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham
- Connecticut APEX - Stamford · Stamford (203) 487-6879
Serves: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham
- Connecticut APEX - East Hartford · East Hartford
Serves: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham
- Connecticut APEX - Milford · Milford
Serves: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham
- Connecticut APEX - Bridgeport · Bridgeport
Serves: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal research and development set-aside contracts are open in Connecticut?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Connecticut (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Connecticut?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 22 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Connecticut. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Sonalysts Inc ($6,788,524), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Connecticut?
Connecticut is served by Connecticut APEX - Headquarters, Connecticut APEX - Rocky Hill, Connecticut APEX - Stamford and others. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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