The NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services) category encompasses professional, scientific, and technological research and development services across multiple disciplines. These services involve systematic investigations and experimental studies to advance scientific knowledge and develop innovative technologies, products, and processes. Research activities span physical sciences, engineering, biotechnology, social sciences, and other specialized domains, often involving complex laboratory work, computational analysis, field studies, and prototype development. The federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant diversity in research activities. Contracts range from $20,000 to over $56 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12-36 months. Key funding agencies include NASA, NIH, DOD, EPA, and DOE. Many awards are made to universities, research institutes, small businesses, and specialized scientific firms like Pegasus Technical Services, Charles River Analytics, and Astrix Technology Group. Common contract types include cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, and delivery orders under indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. Awards frequently support research in areas such as biotechnology, environmental science, medical research, space technology, and advanced computational techniques. Set-asides frequently target small businesses, with many contracts designated for small, women-owned, minority-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Recent federal contract opportunities under this NAICS category reflect advanced research and development initiatives across multiple domains. NASA, DARPA, NIH, and DOE have posted solicitations seeking innovative research in quantum sensors, rare disease diagnostics, AI/ML technologies, aerospace systems, and environmental science. Opportunities typically request comprehensive research proposals addressing complex scientific challenges, with performance locations predominantly in the United States. Many solicitations emphasize technological innovation, requiring detailed technical approaches, capabilities demonstrations, and potential commercial or defense applications. Funding ranges from $150,000 to potentially several million dollars, with performance periods often extending 24-36 months. Common research areas include artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space exploration technologies, environmental monitoring, and advanced computational methodologies.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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W31P4Q22D0025 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $454.4m | 7/27/22 | 7/31/27 | 11/14/24 | |
HC102808D2006 | Data Systems Analysts Inc. | $0 | 6/1/08 | 5/31/18 | 4/24/24 | |
N6833520G1033 | North Point Defense Inc. | $0 | 11/7/19 | 11/8/24 | 3/28/24 | |
FA807518D0002 | HII Mission Technologies Corp | $48.0b | 9/27/18 | 3/31/28 | 10/7/24 | |
GS00Q14OADS621 | Torch Technologies Inc. | $5.0k | 6/20/14 | 12/19/24 | 4/23/24 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Purchase Order FA864923P1095 | Conductorai Corporation | $3.0m | 7/21/23 | 9/17/26 | 9/23/24 | |
Definitive Contract FA865020C9321 | Raytheon Company | $29.9m | 9/10/20 | 11/30/24 | 11/22/24 | |
Delivery Order W31P4Q22D0025-W31P4Q25F0018 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $1.3m | 11/21/24 | 5/21/26 | 11/21/24 | |
Definitive Contract FA238524CB016 | Intelsat General Communications LLC | $9.1m | 12/26/23 | 10/31/25 | 11/22/24 | |
Delivery Order N6833520G1033-N6833520F0110 | North Point Defense Inc. | $149.5k | 11/14/19 | 4/20/20 | 11/14/19 |
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