R&D contracts in Oklahoma
Federal research and development work in Oklahoma that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 4 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 13 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Oklahoma.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 95 | UNITED DYNAMICS, INC SBIR PHASE III MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL REVERSE ENGINEERING Why 95? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $13M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 29, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $13M 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 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | OK | $13,142,221 | Apr 29, 2027 |
| 61 | TEC-MASTERS, INC FORT SILL CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATIONS Why 61? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2030 · $3.1M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 15, 2027). +28/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 15, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $3.1M obligated so far. +11/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS00F0004X); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | OK | $3,085,658 | Jun 15, 2027 |
| 57 | CHEROKEE NATION OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. COMBATTING ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT BACTERIA SERVICES Why 57? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2029 · $15M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 24, 2027). +21/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 25, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $15M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (HT001122D0011); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Defense Health Agency | Research and Development in… | OK | $14,917,323 | Sep 24, 2027 |
| 48 | WAVELINK INC VIRTUAL SIMULATION SYSTEMS OPERATORS Why 48? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2031 · $922K · 6 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 5, 2027). +27/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 5, 2031, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $922K obligated so far. +6/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRCA24DW043); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | OK | $922,283 | Jul 5, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Oklahoma
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Cherokee Nation Operational Solutions, L.L.C. | $6,254,934 |
| Long Wave Inc. | $3,494,973 |
| Zden Technologies LLC | $2,581,544 |
| Tec-Masters, Inc | $2,573,483 |
| Xplosafe LLC | $1,274,999 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($19,208,342), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($1,274,999), Department of Transportation ($540,672).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Oklahoma, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal research and development set-aside contracts are open in Oklahoma?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Oklahoma (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Oklahoma?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 13 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Oklahoma. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Cherokee Nation Operational Solutions, L.L.C. ($6,254,934), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma is served by Oklahoma APEX Accelerator - Indian Capital Technology Center, Oklahoma APEX Accelerator - Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Oklahoma APEX Accelerator - Great Plains Technology Center 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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