R&D contracts in Puerto Rico
Federal research and development work in Puerto Rico that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 0 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Puerto Rico.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
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| 82 | INKIT WORLDWIDE LLC AI-ENABLED FILE INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM Why 82? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $10.0M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $10.0M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
- 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 Defense Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | PR | $9,982,818 | Sep 29, 2027 |
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Puerto Rico
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.
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 Puerto Rico?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Puerto Rico (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is served by Puerto Rico Federal Contracting Center. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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