R&D contracts in South Dakota
Federal research and development work in South Dakota 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 3 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: South Dakota.
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Who wins this work in South Dakota
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Aerofly LLC | $1,274,996 |
| Clearwater Forest Analytics, LLC | $269,875 |
| Colliers Engineering & Design/Maser Consulting Inc | $1,180 |
Top buyers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($1,274,996), Department of Agriculture ($269,875), Department of Defense ($1,180).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in South Dakota, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in South Dakota
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.
- South Dakota APEX Accelerator (University of South Dakota) · Sioux Falls 6052757577
Serves: Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Campbell, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant, Hamlin, Hand, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, Marshall,…
- South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Pierre · Pierre (605) 274-9548
Serves: Buffalo, Corson, Dewey, Haakon, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Mellette, Perkins, Shannon, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Ziebach
- South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Rapid City · Rapid City (605) 716-0010
Serves: Bennett, Butte, Custer, Fall River, Harding, Jackson, Lawrence, Lyman, Meade, Pennington
- South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Yankton · Yankton 605.664.4950
Serves: Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jerauld, Lyman, Sanborn, Tripp, Union, Yankton
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 South Dakota?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in South Dakota (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in South Dakota?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 3 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in South Dakota. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Aerofly LLC ($1,274,996), and the biggest buyer was National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in South Dakota?
South Dakota is served by South Dakota APEX Accelerator (University of South Dakota), South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Pierre, South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Rapid City 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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