Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc.
Wayzata, MN Doing business as Qrdc, Inc.
- UEI
- EM44W87HLNL7
- CAGE
- 0S7K2
- Primary NAICS
- 541330 Engineering Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 3223 Fairchild Ave, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
- Website
- qrdc.com
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Professional Services
- Consulting
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $70,060 |
| FY2025 | $519,875 |
| FY2024 | $337,097 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $70,060 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligently vibrating dewatering machinery | Department of Energy | $849,879 | |
| Award - smart screening systemin taconite processing | Department of Energy | $4,236,947 |
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About the company
Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc., operating as Qrdc, Inc., is a woman-owned small business corporation based in Wayzata, Minnesota, that has been registered with the federal government since August 2001. The company specializes in innovative logistical support solutions for military aerial operations, with a primary focus on developing and supplying specialized airdrop and aerial delivery equipment. Qrdc, Inc. has established itself as a consistent and reliable supplier to various divisions of the U.S. Air Force, providing mission-critical equipment that supports tactical airdrop operations and military logistics across multiple command structures.
Qrdc, Inc. has secured eleven federal prime contracts since mid-2024, all issued as firm fixed-price purchase orders totaling approximately $755,000 in aggregate contract value. The company's product portfolio centers on two primary systems: Reusable Energy Absorbing Layer (REAL) materials and Reusable Universal Skid Boards (RUSB), both of which are specialized aircraft accessories and components designed to withstand over 25 high-velocity drops and adverse weather conditions. These products have been procured by multiple U.S. Air Force entities, including Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Pacific Air Forces, Air Mobility Command, Air Forces Europe and Africa, and Air Force Special Operations Command, as well as the Air National Guard. Notably, the company has demonstrated expertise in supporting specialized training operations, having supplied Container Delivery System (CDS) bundles for the Minnesota Air National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing and specialized airdrop platforms approved by the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps and Joint Special Operations Command. Recent contract awards include a Total Small Business set-aside valued at $163,448.70 (September 2025) for reusable skid boards and absorbing layers with training, and an SBIR Phase III award of $90,058.70 from Air Force Special Operations Command. All contracts have been executed as prime contractor arrangements with no subcontracting arrangements, reflecting the company's sole-source provider status for these specialized airdrop platforms and underscoring the Air Force enterprise's continued reliance on Qrdc, Inc.'s proven expertise and innovative logistics solutions.
Quick answers
Is Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 5, 2027.
How much has Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $519,875 to Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $927,031 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc. ranked #13 in NAICS 32192, #35 in NAICS 3219 and #37 in NAICS 333922 in FY2025.
What is Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Real (reusable energy absorbing layer) and rusb (reusable universal skid board) system (FA930226P0086), from Air Force Test Center (AFMC), on July 20, 2026.
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