R&D contracts in Massachusetts
Federal research and development work in Massachusetts that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 4 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 137 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Massachusetts.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 87 | SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH LLC SBIR PHASE III R&D Why 87? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $13M · 1 offer last time · single-award vehicle- Ends in about 7 months (May 31, 2027). +29/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $13M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Ordered under single-award basic ordering agreement (BOA) (N6833522G0049) held by the incumbent; a follow-on would need a new vehicle or award. +2/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Research and Development in the… | MA | $13,494,832 | May 31, 2027 |
| 80 | SI2 TECHNOLOGIES, INC SBIR PHASE II - ENABLING PEEL-AND-STICK CONFORMAL ANTENNAS FOR SUAS Why 80? ends in 15 mo · no option years left · $27M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 15 months (Jan 31, 2028). +12/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $27M obligated so far. +18/20
- 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… | MA | $27,430,899 | Jan 31, 2028 |
| 67 | KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT INC THIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RS3 MA IDIQ… Why 67? ends in 6 mo · options could run to Apr 2029 · $21M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 29, 2027). +30/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Apr 29, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $21M obligated so far. +17/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T19D0072); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | MA | $21,405,612 | Apr 29, 2027 |
| 66 | INTERACTIVE PROCESS TECHNOLOGY, LLC THIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RS3 MA IDIQ… Why 66? ends in 6 mo · options could run to Apr 2029 · $40M · 5 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 24, 2027). +30/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Apr 24, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $40M obligated so far. +19/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 5 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T19D0207); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | MA | $40,331,395 | Apr 24, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Massachusetts
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Triton Systems, Inc. | $20,538,900 |
| Physical Sciences Inc. | $20,027,630 |
| Code Metal, Inc. | $11,763,437 |
| Interactive Process Technology, LLC | $11,616,312 |
| Knowledge Management Inc | $10,296,238 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($179,888,018), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($10,577,666), Department of the Interior ($8,088,768).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Massachusetts, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Massachusetts (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Massachusetts?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 137 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Massachusetts. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Triton Systems, Inc. ($20,538,900), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is served by Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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