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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 4 of 7

Laboratory Safety Evaluation and Safety Plan Assessment

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION.693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 7/29/2026

Notice of Intent for Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR).OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Due 7/23/2026

R425--Life Safety Drawings

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

Due 7/24/2026

Technical Security Support Services

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.SC OAK RIDGE OFFICE

8a CompetedDue 8/3/2026

R--Office of Petroleum Reserves-Crude Oil Production

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

Due 7/21/2026

Scientific analysis and mathematical modeling of clinical research data

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

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 7/21/2026

USS Monitor Artifact Conservation

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

Due 7/20/2026

B--SOURCES SOUGHT UPDATE RIVER BASIN MODEL (RBM10)

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

Due 7/20/2026

Energy Consulting Services - Familiar with the Illinois electricity retail market,

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR

No Set aside usedDue 7/31/2026

Recurring Maintenance Services-Negative Pressure Fans

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideDue 7/28/2026

R--Office of Petroleum Reserves-Crude Oil Production

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

Due 7/21/2026

MRG-RIVER EYES MONITORING

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

Due 8/13/2026

INDO-PACIFIC DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT SCOPING SERVICES

UNITED STATES TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.UNITED STATES TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.US TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 7/22/2026

SRD31 Content Development and Maintenance

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

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 7/24/2026

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 7/27/2026

B--IMRO THREATT FILLING STATION NHL NOMINAT

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.IMR INTERMOUNTAIN REGION(1200)

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 7/15/2026

Recurring Maintenance Services-Negative Pressure Fans

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set AsideDue 7/28/2026

Clinical trial design for HPS pulmonary fibrosis

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

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 7/22/2026

R--NOTICE OF INTENT - ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE U.S.

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Due 7/20/2026

DARPA Program Security Services

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Due 7/24/2026

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Credentialing Management Support

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.SECURITY TECHNOLOGY

Due 7/16/2026

B--SOURCES SOUGHT UPDATE RIVER BASIN MODEL (RBM10)

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

Due 7/16/2026

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Security Identity Management Support

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.SECURITY TECHNOLOGY

Due 7/16/2026

Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership Direct Funding Opportunity

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC - DOE CONTRACTOR

No Set aside usedDue 7/10/2026

Laboratory Safety Evaluation and Safety Plan Assessment

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION.693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Due 7/24/2026

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).