R&D contracts in New Mexico
Federal research and development work in New Mexico 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 Mexico.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 96 | PERIKIN ENTERPRISES LLC HYPERSONIC TEST & EVALUATION ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES Why 96? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $54M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- 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
- $54M obligated so far. +20/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
- 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 Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | NM | $53,553,106 | May 31, 2027 |
| 92 | OPTIMUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC CARACAL IMAGING PAYLOAD OPTECH SBIR III Why 92? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $12M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 29, 2027). +27/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $12M obligated so far. +15/20
- 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 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | NM | $12,360,954 | Jun 29, 2027 |
Who wins this work in New Mexico
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| X-Bow Launch Systems Inc | $10,981,581 |
| Mza Associates Corporation | $10,687,681 |
| Perikin Enterprises LLC | $10,148,580 |
| Rivertech LLC | $7,371,397 |
| Optimum Technologies LLC | $5,601,261 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($59,105,082), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($2,808,471), Department of the Interior ($282,339).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in New Mexico, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in New Mexico
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.
- New Mexico APEX Accelerator (Admin) · Albuquerque (505) 224-5965
Serves: Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Dona Ana, Eddy, Grant, Guadalupe, Harding, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Los Alamos,…
- New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Alburquerque 1 · Albuquerque (505) 224-5964
- New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Alburquerque 2 · Albuquerque (505) 224-5969
- New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Alburquerque 3 · Albuquerque (505) 462-2240
- New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Clovis · Clovis (575) 769-4135
- New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Las Cruses · Las Cruces (575) 644-9753
- New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Santa Fe Community College · Santa Fe (505) 224-5965
- New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Santa Fe · Santa Fe (505) 428-1850
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 Mexico?
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 Mexico (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in New Mexico?
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 Mexico. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was X-Bow Launch Systems Inc ($10,981,581), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in New Mexico?
New Mexico is served by New Mexico APEX Accelerator (Admin), New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Alburquerque 1, New Mexico APEX Accelerator - Alburquerque 2 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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