R&D contracts in Montana
Federal research and development work in Montana 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: Montana.
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Who wins this work in Montana
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Advanced Research, Inc. | $2,899,886 |
| Advr, Inc. | $1,899,921 |
| Anasphere, Inc | $1,273,503 |
| Reveal Technology, Inc. | $174,965 |
| Biosqueeze Inc | $109,843 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($5,084,615), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($1,303,415), Department of the Interior ($274,735).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Montana, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Montana
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.
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Great Falls · Great Falls (406) 564-0957
Serves: Cascade, Teton, Chouteau, Pondera, Toole, Liberty, Hill counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Billings · Billings 406-869-8414
Serves: Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, McCone, Richland, Dawson, Prairie, Wibaux, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Carter, Rosebud, Treasure,…
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Kalispell · Kalispell (406) 257-7711
Serves: Flathead, Glacier, Sanders, Lincoln counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Missoula · Missoula (406) 243-4030
Serves: Lake, Missoula, Mineral, Powell, Granite, Deer Lodge, Ravalli counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Lewistown · Lewistown (406) 535-2591
Serves: Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Garfield, Petroleum, Musselshell, Golden Valley, Wheatland, Meagher, Judith Basin, Fergus counties
- Southwest Montana Big Sky EDA · Billings 406-869-8414
Serves: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Madison, Silver Bow counties
- Native American Development Corporation APEX Accelerator · Billings (406) 294-7994
Serves: BIA Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions (MT,WY,ND,SD,NE), Native Ameican businesses located in: Blackfeet Tribal Business Council,…
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 Montana?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Montana (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Montana?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 11 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Montana. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Advanced Research, Inc. ($2,899,886), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Montana?
Montana is served by Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Great Falls, Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Billings, Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Kalispell 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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