R&D contracts in Tennessee
Federal research and development work in Tennessee 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 7 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Tennessee.
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Who wins this work in Tennessee
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Zigguratum, Inc. | $3,499,991 |
| Branch Technology, Inc. | $2,000,000 |
| International Femtoscience, Incorporated | $899,860 |
| Gloyer-Taylor Laboratories Inc | $616,112 |
| Reliable Microsystems LLC | $398,388 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($4,312,469), Department of the Interior ($3,816,105), Department of Education ($250,000).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Tennessee, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Tennessee
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.
- Middle Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Nashville (Satelite) · Nashville (615) 532-8885
Serves: Bedford,…
- West Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Jackson (Satelite) · Jackson (615) 253-6381
Serves: Benton,Carroll,Chester,Crockett,Decatur,Dyer,Fayette,Gibson,Hardeman,Hardin,Haywood,Henderson,Henry,Hickman,Houston,Humphreys,Lake,Lauderda…
- East Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Oak Ridge (Satelite) · Oak Ridge (865) 483-0623
Serves: Anderson,Bledsoe,Blount,Bradley,Campbell,Carter,Claiborne,Cocke,Cumberland,Grainger,Greene,Grundy,Hamblen,Hamilton,Hancock,Hawkins,Jefferso…
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 Tennessee?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Tennessee (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Tennessee?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 7 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Tennessee. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Zigguratum, Inc. ($3,499,991), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Tennessee?
Tennessee is served by Middle Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Nashville (Satelite), West Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Jackson (Satelite), East Tennessee APEX Accelerator - Oak Ridge (Satelite). APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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