R&D contracts in New York
Federal research and development work in New York that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 18, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 87 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: New York.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 87 | LUMETRICS, INC. SBIR PHASE III EFFORT - IDENTIFY AND PREDICT DETERIORATION AND FAILURE OF TRANSPARENT… Why 87? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $11M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 14, 2027). +22/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $11M 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 2021 (about 5 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | NY | $11,053,000 | Sep 14, 2027 |
Who wins this work in New York
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Kitware Inc | $10,347,935 |
| Air Company Holdings, Inc. | $5,895,000 |
| Excellerix, LLC | $5,208,006 |
| Xanalytix Systems LLC | $4,239,726 |
| Lumetrics, Inc. | $4,000,000 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($58,711,456), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($14,505,738), Department of Health and Human Services ($5,461,160).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in New York, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in New York
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.
- NYC SBS APEX Accelerator · New York City (212) 513-6444
Serves: Brooklyn, Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Richmond, Staten Island plus Rockland and Suffolk Counties.
- Empire APEX Accelerator · Rome (315) 334-7855
Serves: Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin,…
- LaGuardia APEX Accelerator · Long Island City (718) 482-5306
Serves: Queens, NY
- Monroe County - Upstate NY APEX Accelerator · Rochester (585)753-2044
Serves: Cayuga, Erie, Niagra, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates
- The National Center American Indian APEX Accelerator · Liverpool (480) 843-9847
Serves: Eastern BIA Service Area
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 York?
As of Oct 18, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in New York (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in New York?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 87 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in New York. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Kitware Inc ($10,347,935), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in New York?
New York is served by NYC SBS APEX Accelerator, Empire APEX Accelerator, LaGuardia APEX Accelerator 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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