R&D contracts in District of Columbia
Federal research and development work in District of Columbia 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 26 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: District of Columbia.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 69 | LINDAHL REED, INC. PUBLIC-PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS, LABELS AND MARKETS Why 69? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $400K · 1 offer last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 30, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $400K obligated so far. +4/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (47QRAA25D00C8); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Agriculture Office of the Chief Financial Officer | Research and Development in the… | DC | $400,000 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 60 | OLD HARBOR SOLUTIONS LLC NIBIN OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES CORRECT TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE Why 60? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2031 · $24M · 5 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 29, 2027). +25/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 29, 2031, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $24M obligated so far. +18/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRCA26DA043); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
| Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division | Research and Development in the… | DC | $24,093,984 | Jul 29, 2027 |
Who wins this work in District of Columbia
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Old Harbor Solutions LLC | $25,531,348 |
| Space Ground System Solutions, Inc. | $23,335,477 |
| Envisioneering Inc | $12,785,821 |
| Starlo Innovation, LLC | $11,502,922 |
| Technology Service Corp | $6,407,916 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($73,155,487), Department of Justice ($24,093,984), Department of Homeland Security ($9,550,880).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in District of Columbia, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in District of Columbia (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in District of Columbia?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 26 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in District of Columbia. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Old Harbor Solutions LLC ($25,531,348), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia is served by DC APEX Accelerator (District of Columbia Government). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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