R&D contracts in Louisiana
Federal research and development work in Louisiana 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 9 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Louisiana.
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Who wins this work in Louisiana
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Small Business Consulting Corporation | $1,312,218 |
| Deftec Corporation | $1,301,156 |
| Grapheno, LLC | $1,299,832 |
| R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. | $215,551 |
| Bascom Hunter Technologies, Inc. | $214,888 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($4,277,931), Department of Agriculture ($215,551), Department of the Interior ($33,616).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Louisiana, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Louisiana
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.
- Louisiana APEX Accelerator · Lafayette (337) 482-6422
Serves: Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Caldwell, Cameron, Catahoula, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, East…
- NW Louisiana APEX Accelerator · Shreveport (318) 677-2519
Serves: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster
- The National Center American Indian APEX Accelerator · Marksville (480) 255-6625
Serves: Southeastern BIA Region - Louisiana, Eastern BIA Region
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 Louisiana?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Louisiana (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Louisiana?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 9 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Louisiana. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Small Business Consulting Corporation ($1,312,218), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Louisiana?
Louisiana is served by Louisiana APEX Accelerator, NW Louisiana APEX Accelerator, The National Center American Indian APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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