R&D contracts in Michigan
Federal research and development work in Michigan 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 18 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Michigan.
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Who wins this work in Michigan
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Sealandaire Technologies, Inc. | $9,901,096 |
| Chippewa Government Solutions, LLC | $6,971,446 |
| Visto 360 Ai, Inc | $3,935,912 |
| GS Engineering Inc | $1,911,783 |
| Rydberg Technologies Inc | $1,440,942 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($18,658,429), Department of Health and Human Services ($6,971,446), Department of the Interior ($2,410,559).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Michigan, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Michigan
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.
- Move America APEX Accelerator · Dearborn (313) 675-0044
Serves: Dearborn, Dearborn Heights
- East Michigan APEX Accelerator · Flint 1 (810) 600-4066
Serves: Genesee, Huron, Tuscola, Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair, Shiawassee Counties
- Macomb Community College · Clinton Twp (586) 498-4122
Serves: Macomb County
- Northwest APEX Accelerator · Traverse City (231) 929-5036 · Marquette (231) 929-5036
Serves: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford
- Saginaw Future APEX Accelerator (Northwest APEX Accelerator subcenter) · Saginaw 989-757-2105
Serves: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw
- Northeast Michigan APEX Accelerator · Onaway (989) 733-8540
Serves: Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon
- Southwest Michigan APEX Accelerator (subcenter of Northeast Michigan APEX Accelerator) · Kalamazoo (269) 491-6585
Serves: Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren
- Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator · Livonia (734) 462-4438
Serves: Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne
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 Michigan?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Michigan (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Michigan?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 18 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Michigan. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Sealandaire Technologies, Inc. ($9,901,096), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Michigan?
Michigan is served by Move America APEX Accelerator, East Michigan APEX Accelerator, Macomb Community College 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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