R&D contracts in Delaware
Federal research and development work in Delaware that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 12 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Delaware.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 80 | PHASE SENSITIVE INNOVATIONS INC ADVANCING THIN FILM MODULATORS (ATOM) Why 80? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $18M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 30, 2027). +14/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $18M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- 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… | DE | $17,688,300 | Dec 30, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Delaware
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Moonprint Solutions LLC | $3,968,453 |
| Phase Sensitive Innovations Inc | $2,224,905 |
| Em Photonics Inc | $1,999,983 |
| Towflexx Miltech Inc | $1,249,875 |
| STF Technologies LLC | $447,392 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($6,717,292), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($3,721,167).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Delaware, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Delaware
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.
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 Delaware?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Delaware (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Delaware?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 12 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Delaware. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Moonprint Solutions LLC ($3,968,453), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Delaware?
Delaware is served by University of Delaware APEX Accelerator, Delaware APEX Accelerator - Sussex County. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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