R&D contracts in Kentucky
Federal research and development work in Kentucky that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 0 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 7 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Kentucky.
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Who wins this work in Kentucky
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Infobeyond Technology LLC | $419,990 |
| Space Kentucky LLC | $224,960 |
| Jensen Dynamics LLC | $223,180 |
| Motorvision Inc | $223,130 |
| Hitron Technologies Inc | $99,996 |
Top buyers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($671,270), Department of Defense ($594,646), Department of the Interior ($15,388).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Kentucky, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Kentucky
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.
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Lexington (Main office) · Lexington 859.251.6019
Serves: Adair, Allen, Anderson, Ballard, Barren, Bath, Bell, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Bracken, Breathitt, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler,…
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Bowling Green · Bowling Green
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Covington · Covington
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Elizabethtown · Elizabethtown
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Morehead · Somerset
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Paducah · Paducah
- Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Somerset · Somerset
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 Kentucky?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Kentucky (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Kentucky?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 7 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Kentucky. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Infobeyond Technology LLC ($419,990), and the biggest buyer was National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Kentucky?
Kentucky is served by Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Lexington (Main office), Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Bowling Green, Kentucky APEX Accelerator - Covington 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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