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  1. NEXT TIER CONCEPTS INC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE2ADLMGD8FU9CAGE1WTR0NAICS541511
    • SBIR/STTR · 3 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:DISA Encore III IT Solutions · 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 business
    $171.6M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Information Systems Agency, Department of the Army

  2. TRITON SYSTEMS, INC.

    dba TRITON SYSTEMSCHELMSFORD, MAMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +3 more: Aerospace & UAS, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDA91DUWSMSQ7CAGE0VLJ1NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 936 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $165.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Army

  3. SEDNA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

    MANASSAS, VAMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHMYBV62DKHH7CAGE30SS9NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $163.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency

  4. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC

    COLUMBIA, MDMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +1 more: SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIM24HHRD6JH43CAGE0SEW0NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC, ALION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION +3 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 2 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $163.1M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Missile Defense Agency

  5. NDI ENGINEERING COMPANY

    THOROFARE, NJMission sector: SETA & Engineering +5 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIH1WGM2HUFNB3CAGE4X596NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for GRYPHON TECHNOLOGIES, L.C.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 20 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:SeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $160M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency

  6. PROCON CONSULTING LLC

    MCLEAN, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJR1YQYY6FDN1CAGE3LNQ6NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for JACOBS TECHNOLOGY INC., JACOBS PROJECT MANAGEMENT CO +2 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 1 award. 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) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $156.6M obligated, last 36 months · Public Buildings Service, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  7. METRON INCORPORATED

    RESTON, VAMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIEN78W198KUG7CAGE8W019NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION +6 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 200 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) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $156.2M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

  8. LONG WAVE INC.

    OKLAHOMA CITY, OKMission sector: SETA & Engineering +7 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKGTAM8LS9RE9CAGE06SD5NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for SALIENT CRGT, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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
    • 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
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $152.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy

  9. SAAB INC

    EAST SYRACUSE, NYMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, AI & Deep Tech R&D, MILCON & Facilities

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJPXMEVKHLYF8CAGE6ZQN9NAICS541330
    • SBIR/STTR · 17 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)

    $151.9M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Aviation Administration, Department of the Navy

  10. GEOST, LLC

    TUCSON, AZMission sector: Space & SatCom +2 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKN1JAJ3BMNM3CAGE3X8N4NAICS336419
    • SBIR/STTR · 6 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)

    $151.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy

  11. KLD ASSOCIATES INC

    PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NYMission sector: SETA & Engineering +2 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICP62CFELM3C3CAGE2H015NAICS541990
    • SBIR/STTR · 3 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:OASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    $146.5M obligated, last 36 months · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation

  12. ENVISION TECHNOLOGY, LLC

    MANCHESTER, NHMission sector: Aerospace & UAS +1 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIEM2KFMQPL9B7CAGE8EDV1NAICS334511
    • SBIR/STTR · 13 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)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $146M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command

  13. GROUP W INC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIG1K6NSNALMJ8CAGE3RVQ4NAICS541715
    • SBIR/STTR · 5 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 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $143.4M obligated, last 36 months · Washington Headquarters Services, Department of the Navy

  14. GALOIS, INC.

    PORTLAND, ORMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +2 more: Cyber & C5ISR, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIMKT6C6U2BRM4CAGE1NCT1NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for GEORGIA TECH APPLIED RESEARCH CORPORATION, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, THE +3 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 67 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)

    $138.8M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Federal Acquisition Service

  15. CHARLES RIVER ANALYTICS, INC.

    dba CHARLES RIVER ANALYTICS INCCAMBRIDGE, MAMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +3 more: Cyber & C5ISR, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDD1BYN8SN355CAGE9W641NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, KITWARE INC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 970 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
    $138M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force

  16. VISION POINT SYSTEMS, INC.

    dba VISION POINT SYSTEMS INCCHANTILLY, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +2 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFKJWLYVKDNK8CAGE3T8W5NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION +4 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 3 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    $136M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, Defense Contract Management Agency

  17. PACMAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC

    dba NAVATEKHONOLULU, HIMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIL1WZRB6JKWJ4CAGE1H2F2NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 58 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:SeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $135.6M obligated, last 36 months · Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of the Navy

  18. BLUEFORCE, INC.

    HAMPTON, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIKNDLRV59X845CAGE3GGS3NAICS541611
    • SBIR/STTR · 3 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 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) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $134.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army

  19. INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC

    SUNNYVALE, CAMission sector: Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEILLNKWMBRNH69CAGE1URE3NAICS339112
    • SBIR/STTR · 12 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)

    $133.4M obligated, last 36 months · Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Logistics Agency

  20. COMPASS SYSTEMS, INC.

    dba COMPASS SYSTEMS, INCLEXINGTON PARK, MDMission sector: SETA & Engineering +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDSXRN7GV2M91CAGE08AL5NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for DRS LAUREL TECHNOLOGIES, TAYLOR TEKLA TEST PARTNER ORGANIZATION, LLC +1 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 6 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:SeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $133M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy

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