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Read moreThe National Science Foundation (NSF) spends approximately $2+ billion annually on government contracts. As a independent federal agency, NSF procures a wide range of goods and services from private sector contractors.
NSF is required to award at least 23% of its contracts to small businesses. This includes set-aside programs for 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. Small businesses looking to work with NSF should register in SAM.gov and ensure their NAICS codes align with the agency's procurement needs.
To find current contracting opportunities from NSF, use the contract listings above or visit the agency's procurement portal. You can also set up saved search alerts on Bidlync to be notified when new NSF contracts are posted that match your capabilities.