R&D contracts in Minnesota
Federal research and development work in Minnesota 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 11 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Minnesota.
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Who wins this work in Minnesota
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC | $1,484,274 |
| Agnitron Technology, Inc. | $1,479,058 |
| Architecture Technology Inc | $989,995 |
| Aster Labs, Inc. | $899,522 |
| Qen Labs Inc. | $750,000 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($6,211,410), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($1,633,892), Department of the Interior ($70,164).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Minnesota, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Minnesota
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 Minnesota?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Minnesota (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Minnesota?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 11 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Minnesota. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC ($1,484,274), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Minnesota?
Minnesota is served by Minnesota 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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