R&D contracts in Utah
Federal research and development work in Utah 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 14 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Utah.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 62 | SCIENTIFIC TOOLWORKS INC. FIELD OPERATIONS Why 62? ends in 9 mo · options could run to May 2029 · $11M · 1 offer last time · single-award vehicle- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 30, 2027). +25/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 15, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $11M obligated so far. +15/20
- 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) (N6833524G0010) 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… | UT | $10,663,406 | Jul 30, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Utah
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Scientific Toolworks Inc. | $3,450,000 |
| Technology Holding LLC | $1,963,387 |
| Trident Sensing, Inc. | $1,649,949 |
| Slip Robotics Inc. | $1,218,585 |
| Oxeon Energy LLC | $915,784 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($7,381,237), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($3,015,636), Department of Agriculture ($-1,210).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Utah, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Utah
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.
- Utah APEX Accelerator - Logan · Logan 435-757-9025
Serves: Cache, Box Elder, Rich Counties
- Utah APEX Accelerator - Kaysville · Kaysville 385-226-6905
Serves: Davis, Morgan, Weber Counties
- Utah APEX Accelerator - St. George · St. George 435-674-8483
Serves: Kane, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Washington, Wayne Counties
- Utah APEX Accelerator - Sandy · Sandy (801) 957-5357
Serves: South Salt Lake County
- Utah APEX Accelerator - Cedar City · Cedar City 435-865-8884
Serves: Beaver, Garfield, Iron Counties
- Utah APEX Accelerator (Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity) · Salt Lake City (801) 538-8655
Serves: Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele Counties
- Salt Lake City - Governor's Office of Economic Development - Headquarters · Salt Lake City 801-538-8775
Serves: Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele Counties
- Utah APEX Accelerator - Price · Price (435) 613-5198
Serves: Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan, Uintah Counties
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 Utah?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Utah (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Utah?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 14 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Utah. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Scientific Toolworks Inc. ($3,450,000), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Utah?
Utah is served by Utah APEX Accelerator - Logan, Utah APEX Accelerator - Kaysville, Utah APEX Accelerator - St. George 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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