R&D contracts in Georgia
Federal research and development work in Georgia 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 23 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Georgia.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 86 | SARCOS GROUP LC SBIR PHASE II (STRATFI) - SARCOS GROUP LC Why 86? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $11M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 26, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $11M obligated so far. +15/20
- 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 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | GA | $10,608,641 | Sep 26, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Georgia
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| R-Dex Systems, Inc. | $4,042,889 |
| Synapsemx, Inc | $4,008,554 |
| Spaceworks Enterprises Inc | $3,319,647 |
| Sarcos Group LC | $2,924,027 |
| Cherokee Nation Operational Solutions, L.L.C. | $2,240,349 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($16,180,970), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($4,157,341), Department of Education ($1,000,000).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Georgia, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Georgia
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 Georgia?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Georgia (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Georgia?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 23 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Georgia. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was R-Dex Systems, Inc. ($4,042,889), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Georgia?
Georgia is served by Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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