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  1. EXQUADRUM INC

    VICTORVILLE, CAMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIH369JK4TTZ24CAGE3C9G8NAICS541715
    • SBIR/STTR · 71 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)
    $22.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Missile Defense Agency

  2. 4M RESEARCH, INC

    HUNTSVILLE, ALMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIH8GHNMBMKML5CAGE52KB5NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC., TORCH TECHNOLOGIES INC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSB
    $22.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  3. PN AUTOMATION INC

    HALETHORPE, MDMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIG5R7NJM44MM8CAGE6K4V9NAICS541512
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessHUBZone
    $22.8M obligated, last 36 months · Agency for International Development, Environmental Protection Agency

  4. REDSKY LLC

    ALDIE, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGLN7JNAYLQ63CAGE7Q6G6NAICS541611
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)WOSB
    $22.7M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Special Operations Command, Federal Bureau of Investigation

  5. SPACEWORKS ENTERPRISES INC

    ATLANTA, GAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIF4J9NKV7M7T8CAGE1RJL8NAICS541330
    • SBIR/STTR · 33 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $22.6M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  6. IN-DEPTH ENGINEERING CORPORATION

    dba IN DEPTH ENGINEERING CORPFAIRFAX, VAMission sector: Aerospace & UAS +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGC7MKAN5DG35CAGE4HRH6NAICS334511
    • Subcontracted for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. +2 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 50 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    $22.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Missile Defense Agency

  7. ANDREW MORGAN, LLC

    ALEXANDRIA, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +4 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICN2NDE12H1K3CAGE7VMA4NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $22.4M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs

  8. ORAN INC

    HERNDON, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +3 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJMXJYLL8UD75CAGE53B39NAICS541512
    • Subcontracted for CGI FEDERAL INC., ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)WOSB
    $22.3M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Information Systems Agency, National Park Service

  9. HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS LLC

    GERMANTOWN, MDMission sector: Space & SatCom +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIG1PMX8473K14CAGE3L0W2NAICS517410
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    $22.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force

  10. SEDULOUS CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC

    STAFFORD, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJQTJDV3QS9W5CAGE7QDR8NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBVOSBSDVOSB
    $22.2M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Army

  11. CAMBIO CONSULTING GROUP LLC

    WASHINGTON, DCMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +3 more: SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIMQDAR8KSH4L8CAGE6PWN0NAICS541219
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+1 more
    $22.1M obligated, last 36 months · Offices, Boards and Divisions, Office of the Chief Financial Officer

  12. SYSTIMA TECHNOLOGIES INC

    MUKILTEO, WAMission sector: Defense Mfg & Maritime +1 more: Aerospace & UAS

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIME2BVJ4KGAM1CAGE1YTD9NAICS332994
    • Subcontracted for RAYTHEON COMPANY, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION +7 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 56 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    $21.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army

  13. TERASENSE, INC.

    HAVRE DE GRACE, MDMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIMP3KSN875LL9CAGE73LS0NAICS541330
    • SBIR/STTR · 4 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)
    $21.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force

  14. INTEL FEDERAL LLC

    FAIRFAX, VAMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIM3F3N7LEJZD5CAGE6SSB2NAICS334413
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, THE +2 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    $21.4M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Contract Management Agency, Department of the Air Force

  15. INVERSION SPACE COMPANY

    LOS ANGELES, CAMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +1 more: Space & SatCom

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHRGMYX88VEA5CAGE8ZXR9NAICS541715
    • SBIR/STTR · 7 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $21M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Defense Contract Management Agency

  16. MOSAIC ATM, INC.

    dba MOSAIC ATMLEESBURG, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKJKXBTLUAMA5CAGE30GE9NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for CGI FEDERAL INC., EVANS INCORPORATED +3 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 92 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $20.8M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Aviation Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  17. VINSYS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.

    STERLING, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +2 more: Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJE93NVE5URR7CAGE6PWX3NAICS541511
    • Subcontracted for DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, LEIDOS, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB
    $20.8M obligated, last 36 months · Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Administrative Services

  18. MONTEREY TECHNOLOGIES INC

    PARK CITY, UTMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFFNYP46C9E57CAGE03SF4NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, BOEING AEROSPACE OPERATIONS, INC. +1 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 39 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • GSA MAS contract. Source: USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+, as of Nov 13, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); USAspending.gov contract records and GSA CALC+ (as of Nov 13, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $20.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force

  19. MANTEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

    dba MANTEL TECHNOLOGIES INCFORT COLLINS, COMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHTPQSN8DR4N5CAGE6XXA6NAICS541715
    • SBIR/STTR · 23 awards. SBIR/STTR awardee: Phase III-eligible for work derived from its SBIR/STTR projects. Source: SBIR.gov, as of Nov 12, 2026
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $20.5M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Health Agency, Department of the Air Force

  20. TECHXIMIUS CORPORATION

    dba TECHXIMIUSABERDEEN, MDMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEID6BFVBQWLPU9CAGE74B84NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for SEV1TECH, LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 14, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 14, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $20.4M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Navy

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