Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) (NAICS 541712) contracts expiring 2027–2028
7 small-business set-aside contracts in NAICS 541712 end between Apr 18, 2027 and Apr 18, 2028, with $507,018,491 obligated so far. 1 score as high priority (80+). Biggest buyers: Department of the Army, Federal Acquisition Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. By set-aside: 5 small business, 1 WOSB/EDWOSB, 1 HUBZone.
Data as of Oct 18, 2026 from USAspending.gov (refreshed weekly, last Oct 17, 2026). How the score works
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Contracts ending, highest score first
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
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| 80 | EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY, LLC CLIMATE PREDICATION CENTER SUPPLEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES Why 80? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $5.8M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only- 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
- $5.8M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (DOCST133017CQ0049); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Research and Development in the… | MD | $5,808,513 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 76 | ANAVATION, 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 | $20,908,729 | Aug 6, 2027 |
| 73 | INTREPID 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 | $315,100,875 | May 12, 2027 |
| 61 | TEC-MASTERS, INC FORT SILL CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATIONS Why 61? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2030 · $3.1M · 2 offers last time · GSA Schedule holders- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 15, 2027). +28/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 15, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $3.1M obligated so far. +11/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under a GSA Schedule (FSS) contract (GS00F0004X); you would likely need your own GSA Schedule to compete. +5/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | OK | $3,085,658 | Jun 15, 2027 |
| 57 | TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC. EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM) AND SCHEDULING SERVICES Why 57? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2029 · $9.9M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 29, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $9.9M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (GS00Q14OADS619); 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).
| General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service | Research and Development in the… | CA | $9,879,027 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 55 | QED SYSTEMS, LLC RS3 TASK ORDER Why 55? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Jun 2028 · $62M (2 orders) · 6 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 30, 2027); the earliest of its 2 orders ends Jun 19, 2027. +20/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 20, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $62M obligated so far across 2 sibling orders. +20/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T17D0125); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
- Groups 2 sibling orders: W909MY23F0071 ($42,427,176, ends Jun 19, 2027), W56KGU23F0002 ($19,292,475, ends Sep 30, 2027)
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Research and Development in the… | MD | $61,719,651 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 52 | INTUITIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION STRIKE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT SERVICES Why 52? ends in 14 mo · options could run to Dec 2029 · $91M · 4 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 19, 2027). +15/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Dec 19, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $91M obligated so far. +20/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 offers. +14/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (GS00Q14OADS606); 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… | AL | $90,516,037 | Dec 19, 2027 |
Largest: Intrepid LLC, $315,100,875 with Department of the Army, ends May 12, 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many NAICS 541712 set-aside contracts are expiring soon?
As of Oct 18, 2026, AwardWatchdog tracks 7 small-business set-aside recompete opportunities in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology)) whose current period of performance ends between Apr 18, 2027 and Apr 18, 2028, with $507,018,491 obligated so far. 1 score as high priority (80+).
Which agencies have the most NAICS 541712 contracts ending?
By dollars obligated: Department of the Army ($491,330,950), Federal Acquisition Service ($9,879,027), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ($5,808,513). Source: USAspending.gov, as of Oct 18, 2026.
Which NAICS 541712 contract ends first?
Intrepid LLC's contract with Department of the Army (W9126024F5009) ends May 12, 2027, with $315,100,875 obligated.
End dates are the current period of performance and can move when options are exercised or the contract is extended. Not affiliated with the U.S. government; confirm on USAspending.gov and SAM.gov.