R&D contracts in Pennsylvania
Federal research and development work in Pennsylvania that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 0 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 45 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Pennsylvania.
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Who wins this work in Pennsylvania
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Truestone, LLC | $20,001,000 |
| Combustion Research & Flow Technology Inc | $6,452,939 |
| Materials Sciences LLC | $5,495,603 |
| Materials Research & Design Inc | $5,073,230 |
| 6K Additive, Inc. | $3,907,033 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($74,809,423), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($7,754,233), Department of the Interior ($1,000,000).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Pennsylvania, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Pennsylvania
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.
- Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) APEX Accelerator at PennWest University · California (724) 938-5881 · Pittsburgh (412) 237-6098 · Pittsburgh (412) 391-5590
Serves: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland
- JARI APEX Accelerator · Johnstown 8145358675
Serves: Cambria, Indiana, Somerset
- North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission · Ridgway (814) 773-3162
Serves: Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, Potter
- NEPA Alliance APEX Accelerator · Pittston (570) 655-5581
Serves: Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne Counties
- Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission · Towanda 570-265-9103
Serves: Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wyoming
- Northwest Commission APEX Accelerator · Oil City (814) 677-4800
Serves: Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren
- SEDA-COG APEX Accelerator · Lewisburg (570) 522-7224
Serves: Adams, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland,…
- Southeast Pennsylvania APEX Accelerator - Philadelphia · Philadelphia (484) 646-5816
Serves: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia
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 Pennsylvania?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Pennsylvania (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Pennsylvania?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 45 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Pennsylvania. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Truestone, LLC ($20,001,000), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is served by Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) APEX Accelerator at PennWest University, JARI APEX Accelerator, North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission 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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