Subcontracting opportunities: NAICS 541714, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
125 prime contractors held small business subcontracting plans on 253 federal research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) contracts (NAICS 541714) in FY2022–FY2024, worth $2.9B including options. Only primes that aren't small businesses need these plans, and each one sets goals for work the prime gives to small businesses, so these are the companies looking for small subcontractors in this industry.
- Primes with plans
- 125
- Plan contracts
- 253
- Agencies
- 16
- Total value
- $2.9B
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Primes with subcontracting plans in 541714
Most plan contracts first.
| Prime contractor | Plan contracts | Value | Main agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial InstituteColumbus, OH | 17 | $119M | National Institutes of Health, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response+3 more |
| Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC, theLaurel, MD · part of Johns Hopkins University | 13 | $24.2M | Defense Health Agency, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)+1 more |
| Applied Research Associates, Inc.Albuquerque, NM | 8 | $116M | Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Department of the Navy |
| Sri InternationalMenlo Park, CA | 8 | $40.5M | National Institutes of Health, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)+1 more |
| PPD Development, L.P.Wilmington, NC · part of Thermo Electron Corporation | 7 | $643M | National Institutes of Health, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| Johns Hopkins University, theBaltimore, MD | 7 | $18.6M | National Institutes of Health |
| University of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK | 6 | $7.3M | National Institutes of Health |
| University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX · part of University of Texas System | 6 | $7.3M | National Institutes of Health |
| Icon Government and Public Health Solutions, Inc.Hinckley, OH | 5 | $37.5M | National Institutes of Health, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response+1 more |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.McLean, VA | 5 | $37.2M | National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration |
| Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | 5 | $26.9M | National Institutes of Health, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)+1 more |
| The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.Bethesda, MD | 5 | $25.1M | Defense Health Agency, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) |
| Duke UniversityDurham, NC | 5 | $18.6M | National Institutes of Health, Department of the Navy |
| Rutgers, the State University of New JerseyNew Brunswick, NJ | 5 | $13.7M | National Institutes of Health, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)+1 more |
| Institute for Cancer Research, thePhiladelphia, PA · part of Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | 5 | $6.3M | National Institutes of Health |
| Leidos, Inc.Reston, VA | 4 | $131M | Department of the Navy |
| International Aids Vaccine Initative Inc.New York, NY · part of International Aids Vaccine Initiative Inc. | 3 | $32M | National Institutes of Health, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.Cambridge, MA | 3 | $26.4M | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| Biofire Defense LLCSalt Lake City, UT | 3 | $25.5M | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response |
| American Type Culture CollectionManassas, VA | 3 | $24.4M | National Institutes of Health |
| President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA | 3 | $23.1M | Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, Food and Drug Administration+1 more |
| The Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA | 3 | $20.1M | National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration |
| University of MontanaMissoula, MT · part of University of Montana System | 3 | $14.8M | National Institutes of Health |
| Utah State UniversityLogan, UT | 3 | $4.3M | National Institutes of Health |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, theNew Orleans, LA | 3 | $3.9M | National Institutes of Health, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) |
| The Emmes Company LLCRockville, MD | 2 | $46.4M | National Institutes of Health |
| Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WA | 2 | $34.1M | National Institutes of Health |
| Leidos, Inc.Reston, VA | 2 | $29M | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) |
| Pharm-Olam, LLCHouston, TX | 2 | $28.9M | Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| General Electric CompanyNiskayuna, NY | 2 | $20.7M | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of the Air Force |
| University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, CA | 2 | $20.1M | Defense Logistics Agency, National Institutes of Health |
| La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLa Jolla, CA | 2 | $11.2M | National Institutes of Health |
| Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ | 2 | $10.9M | Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) |
| University of Chicago, theChicago, IL | 2 | $10.8M | National Institutes of Health |
| University of MarylandBaltimore, MD · part of University System of Maryland | 2 | $6M | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, National Institutes of Health |
| Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA | 2 | $3.7M | National Institutes of Health |
| Lovelace Biomedical Research InstituteAlbuquerque, NM · part of Lovelace Respiratory | 2 | $3M | National Institutes of Health, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| Curia Global IncAlbany, NY · part of Uic Parent Corporation | 2 | $3M | National Institutes of Health |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, theNew York, NY | 2 | $2.8M | Food and Drug Administration |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY | 2 | $2.7M | National Institutes of Health, Department of the Army |
| Venatorx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Malvern, PA | 1 | $319M | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response |
| Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Institute, Inc. (THE)Washington, DC · part of Sabin Albert B Vaccine Inst | 1 | $209M | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response |
| Siga Technologies, Inc.New York, NY | 1 | $113M | Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| Beckman Coulter, Inc.Brea, CA · part of Danaher Corporation | 1 | $65.2M | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response |
| Amgen USA Inc.Thousand Oaks, CA · part of Amgen Inc. | 1 | $62.5M | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response |
| Emergent Product Development Gaithersburg Inc.Gaithersburg, MD · part of Emergent Biosolutions Inc. | 1 | $41.9M | Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc.San Diego, CA | 1 | $38.2M | Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| Deloitte Consulting LLPArlington, VA | 1 | $36.9M | Food and Drug Administration |
| Modex Therapeutics LLCNatick, MA | 1 | $36.4M | Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response |
| Diasorin Molecular LLCCypress, CA | 1 | $31M | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response |
Showing the first 50 of 125 primes.
Which agencies
| Agency | Plan contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | 117 | $959M |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) | 24 | $142M |
| Food and Drug Administration | 21 | $81.8M |
| Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response | 20 | $552M |
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | 18 | $763M |
| Defense Health Agency | 16 | $42M |
| Department of the Navy | 10 | $174M |
| Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) | 9 | $117M |
| Department of the Air Force | 5 | $32.2M |
| Department of the Army | 5 | $19.2M |
Where the work is
Maryland (50), California (31), Ohio (19), Massachusetts (15), Virginia (13), New York (13), North Carolina (12), Texas (12), New Mexico (10), Pennsylvania (9), and 25 more.
How to win subcontracts with these primes
- Register in the prime's supplier portal. Most large primes have one, usually under “supplier diversity” or “small business programs” on their website. Buyers search it when they need a subcontractor, so list your NAICS codes, certifications and past work.
- Contact the small business liaison officer. Every prime with a plan names someone to run it. Find them through the supplier portal, or for defense primes in DoD's prime contractor directory. Send a one-page capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support.
- Watch SBA's SubNet. Primes post subcontracting solicitations and sources sought notices on SubNet.
- Be easy to vet. Keep your SAM.gov registration active and check that you count as small under 541714's size standard. Certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB and SDVOSB count toward the prime's goals, which makes you more valuable to them.
- Get free help. APEX Accelerators introduce small businesses to primes and run matchmaking events. Our guide to becoming a government subcontractor covers the rest.
More on 541714: open contracts and top small-business winners and contracts ending in the next 12 months. Primes also post subcontracting opportunities on SBA's SubNet.
Frequently asked questions
What is a small business subcontracting plan?
Under FAR 19.702, a large business that wins a federal contract over $900,000 ($2 million for construction) with subcontracting possibilities must agree to a plan with goals for subcontracting to small businesses, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. The prime reports its progress twice a year in eSRS. Contracts awarded before October 2025 used the older $750,000 and $1.5 million thresholds.
How do I become a subcontractor to these 541714 primes?
Register in the prime's supplier portal (most large primes have one, often called supplier diversity or small business programs), keep your SAM.gov registration active, and send the prime's small business liaison officer a capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support. Primes need small subcontractors to meet their plan goals, so being easy to find and easy to vet matters.
Where does this data come from?
Primes and their plan contracts come from SBA's Directory of Federal Government Prime Contractors with Subcontracting Plans for FY2022–FY2024, which is drawn from FPDS. Recent subcontracts come from the subaward reports primes file on USAspending.gov (most subcontracts over $30,000 on prime contracts over $750,000 must be reported). A subcontractor is shown as a small business when it has an active SAM.gov registration as small under at least one NAICS code, or an SBA certification.
Source: SBA's directory of prime contractors with subcontracting plans (FY2022–FY2024, from FPDS) and USAspending.gov subaward reports. Contact names are never shown. Values are base plus all options, not what has been paid.