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R&D contracts in Florida

Federal research and development work in Florida that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 3 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 91 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.

Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Florida.

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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
96RED SIX AEROSPACE INC.
PROJECT: AUGMENTED REALITY FOR AIRCREW AND SPECIAL TEAMS (ARFAST) DEVELOPMENT AND…
Why 96? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $20M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 31, 2027). +29/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $20M obligated so far. +17/20
  • 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 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…FL$20,460,332May 31, 2027
69STARFISH SPACE INC.
STRATEGIC FUNDS INCREASE (STRATFI) PROJECT FOR SPACE MOBILITY AND LOGISTICS (SML) TECH…
Why 69? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Apr 2029 · $33M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 30, 2027). +20/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Apr 30, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $33M obligated so far. +19/20
  • 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 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…FL$32,623,083Sep 30, 2027
63ADVANCED CONCEPTS ENTERPRISES, INC.
AIRCREW INSTRUCTION SUPPORT 2025
Why 63? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2030 · $28M · 4 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 19, 2027). +28/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 19, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $28M obligated so far. +18/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 offers. +14/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRCA25DV034); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…FL$28,265,797Jun 19, 2027

Who wins this work in Florida

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
Advanced Concepts Enterprises, Inc.$17,660,549
Red Six Aerospace Inc.$8,293,783
Starfish Space Inc.$6,923,306
Kapili Services, LLC$6,523,139
Eec-Lukos JV, LLC$5,761,057

Top buyers: Department of Defense ($115,366,418), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($5,939,794), Department of Health and Human Services ($5,761,057).

Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Florida, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.

Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Florida

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 Florida?

As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Florida (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.

Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Florida?

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 91 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Florida. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Advanced Concepts Enterprises, Inc. ($17,660,549), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.

Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Florida?

Florida is served by Florida APEX Accelerator - North East, Florida APEX Accelerator, Florida APEX Accelerator - Tallahassee 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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