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Federal research and development work in Virginia that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 16 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 161 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.

Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Virginia.

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Open set-asides and early notices

Due 2026-10-30 · 13d

Performance Enhanced Real-time Ground Environment (PEREGRINE) Sentry

Dept of Defense · FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda · Chantilly, VA
No set-aside yetResearch and Development in the Physical,…Sources Sought

Contracts ending soon (recompetes)

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
100TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CORP
PANTHER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Why 100? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $74M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 10, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $74M obligated so far. +20/20
  • 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 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Research and Development in the…VA$73,789,325May 10, 2027
94NORTH WIND SYSTEMS LLC
HIFIRE FLIGHT CONTROLS (HF2-C) FLIGHT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND TEST
Why 94? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $21M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 30, 2027). +27/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $21M obligated so far. +17/20
  • 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 2021 (about 5 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…VA$21,214,230Jun 30, 2027
94DZYNE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
SMALL PAYLOAD PRECISION AIR-LAUNCHED INEXPENSIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Why 94? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $17M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 15, 2027). +28/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $17M obligated so far. +16/20
  • 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 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…VA$16,738,130Jun 15, 2027
89CASTELION CORPORATION
FUTURE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES FOR THE US (FOCUS)
Why 89? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $19M · 33 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 19, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $19M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 33 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 2023 (about 3 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Air Force
Research and Development in the…VA$18,872,991Apr 19, 2027
81REI SYSTEMS, INC.
SBIR PHASE III - MVP PROSAMS DEVELOPMENT
Why 81? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $7.6M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 13 months (Nov 15, 2027). +17/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $7.6M 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 2024 (about 2 years).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Research and Development in the…VA$7,591,964Nov 15, 2027
80SIMVENTIONS INC
NEW DARPA SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH (SBIR) PHASE III TITLED SMARTKM
Why 80? ends in 15 mo · no option years left · $24M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 15 months (Jan 15, 2028). +13/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $24M obligated so far. +17/20
  • 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 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Research and Development in the…VA$23,537,881Jan 15, 2028
76ANAVATION, LLC
RTI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
Why 76? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $21M · 8 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 6, 2027). +24/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $21M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T17D0102); 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…VA$20,908,729Aug 6, 2027
76NETCENTRIC TECHNOLOGY, LLC
BPA CALL FOR DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING, AND ENTERPRISE PROJECTS (DEEP) OFF OF THE ADAPTS…
Why 76? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $10M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 23, 2027). +21/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $10M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) (70RTAC26A00000008); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
Department of Homeland Security
Office of Procurement Operations
Research and Development in the…VA$10,228,558Sep 23, 2027
73INTREPID LLC
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING - BUSINESS INITIATIVES II
Why 73? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2029 · $315M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 12, 2027). +30/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 12, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $315M 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 an IDIQ contract (GS00Q14OADS417); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Research and Development in the…VA$315,100,875May 12, 2027
72PSIONIC, INC.
COMPACT COMMERCIAL NAVIGATION DOPPLER LIDAR WITH PHOTONIC-INTEGRATED-CIRCUIT UPGRADES
Why 72? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $6.7M · 500 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 13 months (Nov 15, 2027). +17/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $6.7M obligated so far. +13/20
  • 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 5 years).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Research and Development in the…VA$6,731,332Nov 15, 2027
68MP SOLUTIONS, LLC
DT LABOR
Why 68? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Mar 2028 · $337M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 24, 2027). +21/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Mar 24, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $337M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2021 (about 5 years).
Department of Defense
Missile Defense Agency
Research and Development in the…VA$337,497,044Sep 24, 2027
68EAGLE GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC, LLC
RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 68? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2029 · $13M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 17, 2027). +30/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 17, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $13M 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 an IDIQ contract (47QRAD20D8404); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
Research and Development in the…VA$12,608,937May 17, 2027
67LEOLABS FEDERAL, INC.
OPEN TOPIC NO. AFX236-DPCS01 - SEQUENTIAL PHASE II PROPOSAL F2-18968: ADVANCED…
Why 67? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2029 · $16M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 22, 2027). +21/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 22, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $16M obligated so far. +16/20
  • 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…VA$15,656,000Sep 22, 2027
65OBXTEK INC
ISR AND C2 STAFF TECH SUPPORT THIS TASK ORDER IS A NON-PERSONAL SERVICE ACTION FOR ANG…
Why 65? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2029 · $14M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 6, 2027). +26/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 6, 2029, 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, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T19D0089); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Research and Development in the…VA$14,388,969Jul 6, 2027
59D&G SUPPORT SERVICES LLC
DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES (DMSMS) SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 59? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2030 · $1.9M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 29, 2027). +27/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 29, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $1.9M obligated so far. +9/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRCA24DW351); 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 Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
Research and Development in the…VA$1,914,856Jun 29, 2027

16 total. See all Virginia recompetes →

Who wins this work in Virginia

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
Intrepid LLC$102,325,197
MP Solutions, LLC$63,637,871
Techximius Corporation$20,438,654
Fibertek, Inc.$15,921,157
Simventions Inc$15,422,032

Top buyers: Department of Defense ($464,326,789), Department of Homeland Security ($25,544,028), Department of Commerce ($12,857,993).

Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Virginia, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.

Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Virginia

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 Virginia?

As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for research and development work performed in Virginia (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.

Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Virginia?

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 161 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Virginia. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Intrepid LLC ($102,325,197), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.

Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Virginia?

Virginia is served by Southwest VA Community College APEX Accelerator, Virginia APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).

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