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Government Contracts for Scientific & Technical Consulting

164 active federal opportunities under NAICS 541690. Updated hourly from SAM.gov.

Data updated Aug 27, 12:06 PM (cached) · 164 opportunities · Page 3 of 7

B-- AERIAL OBSERVER

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.FWS SAT TEAM 3

$2K

Water security for commander, Navy region southwest and Naval Air station Fallon

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST

WBAMC Medical Physicist Surveying Service

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND.US ARMY HEALTH CONTRACTING ACTIVITY.W40M MRC0 WEST

$372K

N042--Generate Lockout Tagout Procedures/Program

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)Due 8/4/2026

Ebola Entry Screening Services

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

USMMA - Industrial Hygienist

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.MARITIME ADMINISTRATION.6923G2 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 8/6/2026

Role of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists versus DPP-4 inhibitors for alcohol and substance use disorders in improving HIV-related outcomes and providing health benefits in people living with HIV

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA

No Set aside usedDue 7/30/2026

Rivercane Site Suitability Assessment for Post-Hurricane Helene Recovery

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 8/3/2026

SMR Consultant for Hungary for USEU Mission

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT

Due 8/19/2026

Historical studies of properties owned by the US Government in Paris and Marseille, France

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY PARIS

No Set aside usedDue 8/14/2026

VACCHCS Life Savings Drawings

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideDue 8/11/2026

R425--Life Safety Drawings

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Due 8/11/2026

N042--Generate Lockout Tagout Procedures/Program

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideDue 7/31/2026

RBM10 Analysis of Klamath Dam Removal Effects

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 8/3/2026

Barrens Rare Insect Surveys - Hoosier National Forest

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 1

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 8/10/2026

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office Security Services

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

No Set aside usedDue 7/29/2026

Role of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists versus DPP-4 inhibitors for alcohol and substance use disorders in improving HIV-related outcomes and providing health benefits in people living with HIV

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA

No Set aside usedDue 7/30/2026

H365--Medical Physics PM | LBT Diagnostics Radiation

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside$102K

H365--Medical Physics PM | LBT Diagnostics Radiation

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside$102K

H365--Medical Physics PM | LBT Diagnostics Radiation

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside$102K

TO17- Technical Laboratory Diagnostic Services

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)$234K

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Benchmark Assessment and Standardization Initiative

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

Due 7/28/2026

R--MRG-RIVER EYES MONITORING

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION.UPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE

Due 8/13/2026

D--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ArrowHead Modeling Platform

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

Due 8/4/2026

Marine Chemist Services

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040)

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 7/27/2026

How to Win Scientific & Technical Consulting Government Contracts

Federal agencies spend billions annually on scientific & technical consulting services under NAICS code 541690. Opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with response windows of 14-30 days — most small businesses miss them because they don't check daily.

Requirements to bid: You need an active SAM.gov registration (free), a DUNS/UEI number, and in most cases the relevant trade licenses for your state. Many scientific & technical consulting contracts are set aside exclusively for small businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone, WOSB, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

Why use GovBidScope: We aggregate SAM.gov postings under NAICS 541690into one browsable feed with plain-English titles and set-aside tags so you can scan the list quickly instead of clicking through 40-page solicitations one at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS 541690?

NAICS 541690 covers scientific & technical consulting businesses. The federal government uses this code to classify contracts by industry, so agencies can find qualified vendors for specific types of work.

How many scientific & technical consulting contracts are posted per month?

Typically 50-200+ opportunities per month under NAICS 541690, depending on the fiscal year cycle. Volume spikes in Q4 (July-September) as agencies spend remaining budgets.

Can I bid if I'm a small business?

Yes. The federal government is required to award at least 23% of contracts to small businesses. Many contracts under NAICS 541690 are set aside exclusively for small businesses or disadvantaged categories (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB).