NAICS 541720 government contracts

Open federal contracts under NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), in plain English: who can bid, when they're due and what to submit. Updated every morning from SAM.gov. SBA small business size standard: $28 million in average annual receipts.

4Open for bids
1Coming soon

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NAICS 541720 contracts at a glance

Who can bid

  • Open to anyone5

Agencies buying most

  • Department of Defense3
  • Department of Transportation1
  • Department of State1

Timing

  • Open for bids4
  • Due within 7 days0
  • Typical time to respond65 days

Counted from today's open notices on SAM.gov, updated every morning.

5 open and upcoming

  1. JAN1058 days
    A Study on Vessel Design Challenge
    Location in notice · Maritime Administration
    Open to anyoneResearch & development
  2. DEC1027 days
    DOL research study on unfair labor practices
    Location in notice · Department of State
    Open to anyoneResearch & development
  3. JAN30809 days
    DLA-SM Broad Agency Announcement
    Fort Belvoir, Virginia · Defense Logistics Agency
    Open to anyoneResearch & development
  4. JAN251534 days
    NAWCTSD R&D Broad Agency Announcement
    Orlando, Florida · Department of the Navy
    Coming soonOpen to anyoneResearch & development
  5. JUN13578 days
    Research and Studies for the Office of Net Assessment
    Location in notice · Washington Headquarters Services (Whs)
    Open to anyoneResearch & development

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Questions

How many NAICS 541720 contracts are open right now?

4 are open for bids today, and 1 are coming soon. 0 close within the next 7 days.

Can a small business bid on them?

0 of the 5 are set aside for small businesses or a certified group (such as women-owned, veteran-owned or HUBZone), so only those firms can bid. The rest are open to anyone.

Which agencies post the most?

Right now: Department of Defense (3), Department of Transportation (1), Department of State (1).

How long do I have to respond?

Half of the open notices give 65 days or less between posting and the deadline, so check new notices daily.

Can someone prepare the bid for me?

Yes. Seal the Bid prepares the full bid package for a flat fee from $495: forms, pricing sheet and compliance check. You set the price, sign and submit, and you pay for your first bid only if you submit it.