R&D contracts in Maine
Federal research and development work in Maine 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 2 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Maine.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 87 | VALT ENTERPRIZES, INC. SBIR PHASE III Why 87? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $17M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 15, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $17M 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 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency | Research and Development in the… | ME | $17,307,609 | Sep 15, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Maine
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Sentient Digital, Inc. | $999,462 |
| Blushift Aerospace Inc | $0 |
| Valt Enterprizes, Inc. | $0 |
| Elmet Technologies LLC | $0 |
| Compotech Inc | $0 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($999,462), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($0), Department of Homeland Security ($0).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Maine, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Maine
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.
- Maine APEX Accelerator - Central c/o Eastern Maine Development Corporation · Bangor (207) 974-3249
Serves: Statewide support, plus Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis and Waldo
- Maine APEX Accelerator / Downeast c/o Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) · Machias (207) 255-0983
Serves: Washington County
- Maine APEX Accelerator - Midstate c/o Eastern Maine Development Corporation · Brunswick (207) 974-3249
Serves: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Somerset
- Maine APEX Accelerator - North c/o Northern Maine Development Commission · Caribou (207) 498-8736
Serves: Aroostook County
- Maine APEX Accelerator - Southwest c/o Eastern Maine Development Corporation · Auburn (207) 974-3249
Serves: Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford, York
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 Maine?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Maine (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Maine?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 2 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Maine. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Sentient Digital, Inc. ($999,462), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Maine?
Maine is served by Maine APEX Accelerator - Central c/o Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Maine APEX Accelerator / Downeast c/o Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC), Maine APEX Accelerator - Midstate c/o Eastern Maine Development Corporation 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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