R&D contracts in Texas
Federal research and development work in Texas that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 5 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 117 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Texas.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 71 | BILT INC STRATFI 25.1 SBIR PHASE 2 - BILT Why 71? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2029 · $7.7M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 22, 2027). +27/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 22, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $7.7M obligated so far. +14/20
- 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 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Research and Development in the… | TX | $7,710,435 | Jun 22, 2027 |
| 69 | SHIPCOM FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC NRE Why 69? ends in 18 mo · no option years left · $45M · 1 offer last time · single-award vehicle- Ends in about 18 months (Apr 3, 2028). +7/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $45M obligated so far. +20/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Ordered under single-award basic ordering agreement (BOA) (N6833523G0031) held by the incumbent; a follow-on would need a new vehicle or award. +2/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Navy | Research and Development in the… | TX | $44,878,445 | Apr 3, 2028 |
| 68 | ICON TECHNOLOGY INC FY22 SBIR PHASE III - DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, FABRICATION TESTING, AND DELIVERY OF LUNAR… Why 68? ends in 17 mo · no option years left · $33M · 500 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 17 months (Mar 28, 2028). +7/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $33M obligated so far. +19/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 500 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Research and Development in the… | TX | $33,373,727 | Mar 28, 2028 |
| 63 | TRIHAWK, LLC NEW TASK ORDER ISSUED UNDER RESPONSIVE STRATEGIC SOURCING FOR SERVICES (RS3) CONTRACT… Why 63? ends in 10 mo · options could run to Jun 2031 · $21M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 20, 2027). +23/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 28, 2031, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $21M obligated so far. +17/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T19D0135); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | TX | $21,060,492 | Aug 20, 2027 |
| 56 | SEMPER VALENS SOLUTIONS, INC. RESPONSIVE STRATEGIC SOURCING FOR SERVICES (RS3) TASK ORDER PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT… Why 56? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2030 · $14M · 15 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 21, 2027). +25/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 21, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $14M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 15 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T19D0010); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | TX | $14,272,120 | Jul 21, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Texas
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Lynntech Inc. | $13,342,655 |
| Texas Research Institute , Austin, Inc. | $10,798,231 |
| Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. | $10,327,910 |
| Trihawk, LLC | $6,084,424 |
| Kapili Services, LLC | $5,023,206 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($123,383,928), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($10,896,965), Department of the Interior ($4,170,258).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Texas, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Texas
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal research and development set-aside contracts are open in Texas?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Texas (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Texas?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 117 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Texas. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Lynntech Inc. ($13,342,655), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Texas?
Texas is served by Del Mar College APEX Accelerator, Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator, NW Texas APEX Accelerator 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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