R&D contracts in New Jersey
Federal research and development work in New Jersey that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 19 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: New Jersey.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 91 | SCITEC INNOVATIONS LLC WIDEBAND PROCESSING ENHANCEMENTS FOR SPACE DATA EXPLOITATION II Why 91? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $41M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Sep 1, 2027). +22/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $41M obligated so far. +19/20
- 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 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency | Research and Development in the… | NJ | $41,435,359 | Sep 1, 2027 |
| 80 | THERADEX SYSTEMS, INC. CLINICAL TRIALS MONITORING SERVICE Why 80? ends in 6 mo · options could run to Apr 2032 · $44M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Apr 30, 2032, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $44M obligated so far. +20/20
- 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 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health | Research and Development in the… | NJ | $44,093,195 | Apr 30, 2027 |
Who wins this work in New Jersey
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Universal Technical Resource Services Inc | $21,323,060 |
| Envision Innovative Solutions, Inc. | $13,696,903 |
| Scitec Innovations LLC | $12,318,534 |
| Theradex Systems, Inc. | $9,307,613 |
| Parts Life Inc | $6,748,846 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($86,575,032), Department of Health and Human Services ($9,307,613), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($849,717).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in New Jersey, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in New Jersey
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.
- NJIT APEX Accelerators · Newark (973) 596-5805
Serves: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris,…
- Union County Economic Development Corp. APEX Accelerator · Cranford (908) 527-1166
Serves: Union
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 New Jersey?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in New Jersey (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in New Jersey?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 19 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in New Jersey. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Universal Technical Resource Services Inc ($21,323,060), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in New Jersey?
New Jersey is served by NJIT APEX Accelerators, Union County Economic Development Corp. 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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