Active Government Funding Opportunities

DoD seeks construction of two new munitions storage igloos at Ellsworth AFB to replace 1950s-era facilities. Project requires design-bid-build delivery with reinforced concrete structures, security systems, and compliance with DoD unified facilities criteria.

DoD seeks a contractor to replace a water well at Lac Qui Parle Project shop site in Minnesota, including abandonment of the existing well. This sealed-bid construction project is set-aside for small businesses with an estimated cost of $25,000–$60,000.

Naval Surface Warfare Center seeks industry feedback on hybrid contract structure combining fixed-price and cost-plus arrangements for Gun Weapon Systems support, including design, engineering, testing, and lab operations. The RFI informs acquisition planning for transitioning mature R&D capabilities toward production and sustainment.

Marine Forces Reserve seeks advanced parachuting instruction for 20 personnel through a 5-day canopy control training program at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, including ground school, practical jump operations, and logistics support.

NSF seeks large-scale interdisciplinary quantum research institutes to advance quantum computation, communication, simulation, and sensing. These centers will coordinate breakthrough research across institutions while building the quantum workforce and fostering industry partnerships to sustain U.S. quantum leadership.

NIJ seeks rigorous evaluation research to assess the effectiveness of crisis intervention programs funded through the Byrne SCIP initiative, including mental health courts, drug courts, ERPOs, and law enforcement interventions. A two-phase approach combines evaluability assessments with comprehensive effectiveness evaluation across multiple program areas.

NSF seeks interdisciplinary research teams to establish shared infrastructure platforms advancing alloys, amorphous, and composite materials discovery. These collaborative ecosystems integrate synthesis, characterization, theory, and data science to accelerate materials development and deployment.

This RFP seeks development of specialized metrology tools to measure and locate charge traps in diamond transistors, addressing current collapse issues that limit high-frequency RF power performance. The system must characterize trap density, energy levels, and locations across multiple device layers using government-provided diamond test devices.

DoD seeks 36 sheets of aluminum alloy (5052 temper) for military applications. This is a straightforward procurement of standard commercial material with strict quality and certification requirements.

DoD seeks a commercial vehicle leasing partner to provide SUVs, sedans, and vans across seven European countries (EUCOM). The contractor must deliver fleet management, 24/7 support, and replacement vehicles within 24 hours of breakdown.

This amendment adjusts contract timelines for FY26 GIWW Freeport to Matagorda Bay maintenance dredging operations. Delivery schedules are reduced from 225 to 210 calendar days for primary work and extended from 35 to 40 days for optional tasks.

Maintenance dredging contract for Philadelphia Navy Yard's Reserve Basin, removing approximately 96,611 cubic yards of sediment to enable safe naval vessel decommissioning and maneuvering.

DoD seeks production of TR-317D and TR-353A transducers with first article qualification and up to 25,000+ units manufactured. The contract covers design, documentation, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of sensor transducers meeting critical performance specifications.

This DAF RFP seeks low-cost detection sensors for a perimeter network to identify low-altitude drones, including non-RF emitting "dark" drones, in cluttered environments for USAF and USSF base defense. The system must integrate multi-sensor data into unified tracks and support remote control via API integration with Air Force command systems.

Watervliet Arsenal seeks a contractor to design and build a perimeter fence extension at the West Campus Gillespie Gate. The project requires complete construction management, labor, materials, and equipment to secure the facility's perimeter.

This funding supports rigorous research evaluating school safety interventions—specifically anonymous threat reporting systems and threat assessment teams. Projects will assess effectiveness and generate practical recommendations for K-12 schools.

Metal printer alterations and maintenance onboard Navy amphibious assault ships USS Iwo Jima, USS Boxer, and USS Makin Island for equipment repair capability.

DoD is procuring industrial ultrasonic parts washers with advanced cleaning capabilities for removing contaminants from machine parts and fasteners. This is a small-business set-aside requesting brand-name Graymills equipment or equivalent products meeting specified performance standards.

VLS Deck and Hatch Assembly procurement for naval surface warfare systems with fixed-price production contracts spanning five years. Opportunity involves manufacturing, testing, and configuration audits for ship-mounted vertical launching system components.

The Navy is seeking commercial Low-Range Force Frame Kits through a competitive RFP. This procurement aims to acquire existing commercial products to meet specified force frame requirements.

Naval Station Newport is constructing the Next Generation Torpedo Integration Lab (Building P-084), a specialized facility for advanced torpedo testing and development. This project involves infrastructure buildout with integrated security systems, HVAC, and specialized compartments to support next-generation naval weapons integration research.

USACE seeks contractors to design and build a replacement fueling system at Kingsley Field, including demolition of legacy infrastructure, new offload/fillstand systems with containment, and environmental remediation of petroleum and PFAS-contaminated sites.

NASA's Biosphere program seeks research advancing understanding of Earth's biological systems and their interactions with climate and ecosystems. This competitive grant opportunity supports scientific investigations addressing fundamental questions in biosphere science through a two-step peer review process.

NSF supports foundational mathematical sciences research across pure and applied domains—from algebra and topology to computational mathematics and mathematical biology. These intellectually ambitious grants fund transformative discoveries without requiring near-term commercial outcomes.

USAF seeks small-business sources for AC-130J technical data management, configuration management, technical writing, and provisioning support for Special Operations Forces aircraft.