Upcoming federal contracts: NAICS 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Planned research and development in the social sciences and humanities contracts from agencies' published procurement forecasts. They come out months before a solicitation is posted on SAM.gov, so there's time to introduce your business and ask how the agency plans to buy the work.
- Planned buys listed
- 36
- Award expected within 6 months
- 6
- Set aside for small business
- 26
- Updated
- Oct 10, 2026
Planned NAICS 541720 contracts, soonest award first
36 listed
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Email me new forecastsHuman Factors Risks in Conventional Switching and Shoving
- Award expected
- Work starts Jan 2027
- Estimated value
- $500K to $999K
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
This project will research human factors risks in conventional switching and shove movements and aim to develop countermeasures and/or best practices for risk mitigation.
GLCA - 13765 - Disaster Relief Funds to Address Impacts Resulting from Dropping Lake Levels in Lake Powell
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
This project will provide archeological survey to find, identify, and record, archeological sites that are being exposed and destroyed due to extreme low lake levels in Lake Powell.
DRTO - 13238 - Perform Conservation Treatment of Historic Rodman Cannon and Carriage-Fort Jefferson
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
This project will provide conservation treatment for nine historic cannons and nine cannon mounts at Fort Jefferson’s terreplein, following recommendations from the 2023 Conservation Assessment and Treatment Proposal (PMIS 306233). Work includes treating coating failure, blistering, corrosion, and metal deterioration on identified Rodman and Parrott cannons and their mounts, excluding assets addressed under PMIS 334346, to preserve these historic features.
SHEN - 18543 - Historic Structure Report for Big Meadows Lodge and Lewis Cabins
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Big Meadows Lodge and Lewis Cabins are iconic historic structures offering lodging, food, and services to Shenandoah National Park visitors through a concessions contract. Renovations are required in a new concessions contract which is anticipated to take effect January 1, 2027. The Historic Structure Reports will document the history of the buildings and recommend approaches to maintain or upgrade the facilities for visitors while preserving the historic character.
Cultural Resources - 15183 - Section 106 Liason
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $500K to $999K
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
This liaison works with NPS and the Advisory Council on Section 106 historic preservation compliance responsibilities. This position work with both Cultural Resources and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Cultural Resources - 15191 - Economic Feasibility in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards: Expanded Guidance, Case Studies, and Training
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
This project will develop expanded guidance, case studies, and training to clarify how economic feasibility should be applied under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. The resulting materials will support consistent decision-making across federal, state, and local historic preservation programs while reinforcing core preservation principles.
Human Factors Risk Analysis of Shove Movements
- Award expected
- Work starts Jul 2027
- Estimated value
- $500K to $999K
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
This project will complete a full detailed analysis of the increasing risk of shove movements and assess risk factors. This project will analyze SOFA working group data in depth to identify trends and accident areas using qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Elementary/Secondary Administrative Data Support
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $5M to $9.9M
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
The Administrative Data Division (ADD/El-Sec) annually releases elementary/secondary administrative fiscal and non-fiscal data about all public schools, local education agencies (LEAs), and state education agencies (SEAs) of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Bureau of Indian Education, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Puerto Rico, and the jurisdictions of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Phase IA 2: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred.
Phase IA 3: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred.
Phase IA 4: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred.
Phase IA 5: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred.
Phase IA 6: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred.
Phase IA 7: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred.
Phase IA 8: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred.
Phase II 1: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II awards. Phase II awards are for the research and development, and research of a fully-developed education technology product. In Phase II, the awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 7 contracts for Phase II new awards in FY2027.
Phase II 2: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II awards. Phase II awards are for the research and development, and research of a fully-developed education technology product. In Phase II, the awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 7 contracts for Phase II new awards in FY2027.
Phase II 3: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II awards. Phase II awards are for the research and development, and research of a fully-developed education technology product. In Phase II, the awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 7 contracts for Phase II new awards in FY2027.
Phase II 4: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II awards. Phase II awards are for the research and development, and research of a fully-developed education technology product. In Phase II, the awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 7 contracts for Phase II new awards in FY2027.
Phase II 5: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II awards. Phase II awards are for the research and development, and research of a fully-developed education technology product. In Phase II, the awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 7 contracts for Phase II new awards in FY2027.
Phase II 6: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II awards. Phase II awards are for the research and development, and research of a fully-developed education technology product. In Phase II, the awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 7 contracts for Phase II new awards in FY2027.
Phase II 7: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II awards. Phase II awards are for the research and development, and research of a fully-developed education technology product. In Phase II, the awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 7 contracts for Phase II new awards in FY2027.
Direct to Phase II 1: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Direct to Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Direct to Phase II awards. Direct to Phase II awards are to conduct research and development of education technology products to ready existing evidence-based products or approaches for use at scale in education. The awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 3 new contracts for Direct to Phase II awards in FY2027.
Direct to Phase II 2: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Direct to Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Direct to Phase II awards. Direct to Phase II awards are to conduct research and development of education technology products to ready existing evidence-based products or approaches for use at scale in education. The awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 3 new contracts for Direct to Phase II awards in FY2027.
Direct to Phase II 3: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Direct to Phase II: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Direct to Phase II awards. Direct to Phase II awards are to conduct research and development of education technology products to ready existing evidence-based products or approaches for use at scale in education. The awardee must also conduct a pilot study to evaluate the promise of the product for improving outcomes. Anticipate an estimated 3 new contracts for Direct to Phase II awards in FY2027.
Phase IA 1: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IA awards. Phase IA awards are for the research and development, and research of a prototype of a novel education technology product where no or limited previous development has occurred.
Phase IB 1: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product.
Phase IB 2: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product.
Phase IB 3: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product.
Phase IB 4: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product.
Phase IB 5: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product.
Phase IB 6: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product.
Phase IB 7: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product.
Phase IB 8: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I
- Award expected
- FY2027
- Estimated value
- $250K to $499K
- Set-aside
- Small business
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product.
National Child Restraint Use Special Study, NCRUSS II
- Award expected
- Work starts Oct 2027
- Estimated value
- $2M to $4.9M
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
The objectives of this project are to: 1) Develop, test, and administer an interview instrument that will measure self-reported child passenger safety behaviors, attitudes, knowledge, and awareness that may predict misuse. 2) Obtain a measure of child restraint use and misuse prevalence through observations, literature review, and interviews. 3) Provide analyses of use/misuse data and other survey information to inform NHTSA of key opportunities for countermeasure development and deployment.
Second and Third Administrations of the National Traffic Safety Survey
- Award expected
- Work starts Oct 2027
- Estimated value
- $1M to $1.9M
- Set-aside
- Not decided yet
- NAICS
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
NHTSA’s National Traffic Safety Survey (NTSS), launched in 2026 and conducted periodically thereafter, will track road user behaviors and attitudes over time using core questions and rotating modules on topics like seat belt use, distracted driving, and speeding. This approach helps NHTSA monitor changes and address emerging safety priorities. This project will involve fielding the NTSS up to two times and may involve preparation of materials for Paperwork Reduction Act clearance or the develop…
Agencies planning 541720 work
- Department of Education: 27 planned
- Department of the Interior: 5 planned
- Department of Transportation: 4 planned
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