R&D contracts in Indiana
Federal research and development work in Indiana 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 19 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Indiana.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 94 | PC KRAUSE & ASSOCIATES INC SBIR III - DEPLOYABLE PASSIVE COOLING Why 94? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $18M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 18, 2027). +28/30
- 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… | IN | $17,693,481 | Jun 18, 2027 |
| 82 | PC KRAUSE & ASSOCIATES INC ADAVANCED AIRCRAFT MS&A AND DIGITAL ENGINEERING Why 82? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $18M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 14, 2027). +15/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $18M 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 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | IN | $18,167,456 | Dec 14, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Indiana
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| PC Krause & Associates Inc | $7,793,827 |
| Simba Chain Inc | $3,677,743 |
| Ibc Materials and Technologies, LLC | $2,675,494 |
| Zetascope LLC | $996,600 |
| Analyswift, LLC | $899,738 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($16,994,001), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($3,143,328), Department of the Interior ($58,901).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Indiana, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Indiana
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.
- Indiana APEX Accelerator (Indiana Econ Dev Corp) · Indianapolis 317-232-8836
Serves: Vermillion, Parke, Putnam, Boone, Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Henry, Rush, Fayette, Wayne, Union
- Indiana APEX Accelerator - Northeast · Ft. Wayne (317) 586-1945
Serves: LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb, Whitley, Allen, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford, Jay, Madison, Delaware, Randolph
- Indiana APEX Acelerator - North Central · South Bend (219) 214-2126
Serves: St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Cass, Wabash, Miami, Howard, Tipton, Clinton
- Indiana APEX Accelerator - Northwest · Lafayette (317) 670-0348
Serves: Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, Starke, Pulaski, Benton, White, Carroll, Warren, Tippecanoe, Fountain, Montgomery
- Indiana APEX Accelerator - South Central · Bloomington (812) 340-4342
Serves: Vigo, Clay, Owen, Sullivan, Greene, Monroe, Brown, Lawrence, Jackson, Bartholomew, Decatur, Franklin, Jennings, Ripley, Dearborn,…
- Indiana APEX Accelerator - Southwest · Evansville 317-719-2227
Serves: Greene, Knox, Davies, Martin, Orange, Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Crawford, Harrison, Perry, Spencer, Warrick, Vanderburgh, Posey
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 Indiana?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Indiana (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Indiana?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 19 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Indiana. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was PC Krause & Associates Inc ($7,793,827), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Indiana?
Indiana is served by Indiana APEX Accelerator (Indiana Econ Dev Corp), Indiana APEX Accelerator - Northeast, Indiana APEX Acelerator - North Central 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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