R&D contracts in North Carolina
Federal research and development work in North Carolina 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 34 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: North Carolina.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 84 | CORVID TECHNOLOGIES, LLC R&D LABOR Why 84? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $7.2M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 19, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $7.2M obligated so far. +13/20
- 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 Missile Defense Agency | Research and Development in the… | NC | $7,231,870 | Sep 19, 2027 |
| 56 | RHO FEDERAL SYSTEMS DIVISION INC CLINICAL RESEARCH OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (CROMS) Why 56? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2030 · $7.6M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 29, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $7.6M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health | Research and Development in the… | NC | $7,567,276 | Sep 29, 2027 |
Who wins this work in North Carolina
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Corvid Technologies, LLC | $12,453,136 |
| Sciome LLC | $5,463,757 |
| Vadum Inc | $5,169,657 |
| Atea Technologies, LLC | $3,681,878 |
| Rho Federal Systems Division Inc | $3,372,025 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($36,529,313), Department of Health and Human Services ($8,932,807), Department of Homeland Security ($2,701,520).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in North Carolina, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal research and development set-aside contracts are open in North Carolina?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in North Carolina (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in North Carolina?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 34 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in North Carolina. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Corvid Technologies, LLC ($12,453,136), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
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