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  1. AGILE DECISION SCIENCES, LLC

    HUNTSVILLE, ALMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIC6EMRJ67V4M3CAGE7VVF6NAICS518210
    • 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 13, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from SBIR.gov (as of Nov 12, 2026); ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:8(a) STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services) · PrimeAir Force Base Infrastructure Modernization Services IDIQ (solicitation FA872624RB015) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDBANC
    $1.1B obligated, last 36 months · National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
  2. GOVSMART, INC.

    dba GOVSMART INCCHARLOTTESVILLE, VAMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +7 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDJACUETFQUL8CAGE5WFZ8NAICS334111
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. +23 more. 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-4H (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 4 Hardware) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $804.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Navy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  3. CORVID TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDD7KTEMDG6A5CAGE1VJF8NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION +7 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 226 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 13, 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 13, 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
    $359.8M obligated, last 36 months · Missile Defense Agency, Department of the Navy
  4. PEERLESS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

    FAIRBORN, OHMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +8 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIGM4JDCJEW5Z7CAGE1PST8NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INC, ALION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION +3 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 9 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeNASA SEWP VI (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $290.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Federal Acquisition Service
  5. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC. (OF VIRGINIA)

    dba ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMC LEAN, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +8 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIJ16ZWJLVHEY5CAGE1LBD2NAICS541330
    • 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · PrimeRS3 (Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $270.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  6. TOWER INDUSTRIES, INC.

    GREENVILLE, WIMission sector: Defense Mfg & Maritime

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIC743LFW4MN86CAGE34SR2NAICS332993
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 13, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 13, 2026)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $270.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army
  7. ATEC INC

    STAFFORD, TXMission sector: Aerospace & UAS +7 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIEXAWDKRALAD5CAGE09552NAICS336413
    • Subcontracted for AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC, BOEING COMPANY, THE +1 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 13, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $228.8M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency
  8. LOGC2 INC

    dba CONNECTED LOGISTICSDECATUR, ALMission sector: Cyber & C5ISR +7 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIF8AYK11JYE17CAGE4R9B2NAICS541519
    • Subcontracted for EAGLE INTEGRATED 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeITES-3S (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+3 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessVOSBSDVOSB
    $189.1M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Defense Logistics Agency
  9. PARAMOUNT ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

    PHILADELPHIA, PAMission sector: Logistics & Base Ops +1 more: Defense Mfg & Maritime

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDE88YGUU4355CAGE0KJW7NAICS488510
    • Subcontracted for GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (NICEVILLE), INC., GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC.. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 13, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 13, 2026)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $155.5M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army
  10. FEDWRITERS, INC.

    dba FWIFAIRFAX, VAMission sector: SETA & Engineering +8 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEICMVLQH8CKYQ5CAGE65RV7NAICS541611
    • 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 13, 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 13, 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
    $142.4M obligated, last 36 months · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
  11. PARLIAMENT LLC

    BEACHWOOD, OHMission sector: SETA & Engineering +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, AI & Deep Tech R&D, Defense Mfg & Maritime, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIDMEAS1ZSTVY8CAGE6XL51NAICS541611
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 13, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 13, 2026)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB
    $134.4M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Park Service
  12. SIERRA LOBO INC

    FREMONT, OHMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +6 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIERWXLW98LM84CAGE01HY9NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for SPACE NETWORK SOLUTIONS LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 26 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeOASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $123.5M obligated, last 36 months · National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of the Air Force
  13. INFINITY LABS LLC

    BEAVERCRK TWP, OHMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +4 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIF9T7KTL6J1Q4CAGE8MNE8NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for LINQUEST CORPORATION, ALION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION +6 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 22 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 13, 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 13, 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
    $115.6M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Acquisition Service, Missile Defense Agency
  14. PREMIER PRECISION MACHINING LLC

    FALCONER, NYMission sector: Defense Mfg & Maritime

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFCBJFVJN4LM7CAGE7ZS83NAICS332993
    • Subcontracted for ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC, NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 13, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS), prime-reported; ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $108M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Defense Contract Management Agency
  15. MOUNTAIN HORSE LLC

    COLORADO SPRINGS, COMission sector: Defense Mfg & Maritime +6 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, MILCON & Facilities, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIHKV6HSM1JVA6CAGE6YX88NAICS334519
    • Subcontracted for SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE. 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeSeaPort-NxG (SeaPort Next Generation) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $105.3M obligated, last 36 months · Federal Acquisition Service, Departmental Offices
  16. TRIDEUM CORPORATION

    HUNTSVILLE, ALMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +7 more: Cyber & C5ISR, Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Logistics & Base Ops, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIFRJKHHZYFLG3CAGE351S9NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for CACI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. +4 more. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+2 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $101.2M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Navy
  17. CCI CAPCO, LLC

    dba Valor Tactical InnovationGRAND JUNCTION, COMission sector: Defense Mfg & Maritime +1 more: AI & Deep Tech R&D

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIC1EUGNCGGSN9CAGE04099NAICS325920
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 13, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 13, 2026)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessTribally owned
    $97.9M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Navy
  18. ASRC FEDERAL DATA NETWORX, LLC

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIH8L4SLLMSV15CAGE7JVR1NAICS541519
    • No confirmed screening-list match. No confirmed match on the Consolidated Screening List (screened Nov 13, 2026). Source: ITA Consolidated Screening List

    Government data from ITA Consolidated Screening List (as of Nov 13, 2026)

    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessSDB8(a)ANC
    $97M obligated, last 36 months · U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Justice Programs
  19. NAVIGATOR DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.

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

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIE6JFJLBFNC21CAGE1CCK1NAICS541330
    • Subcontracted for BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC., IRONMOUNTAIN SOLUTIONS, INC. +3 more. 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime+1 more
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small businessWOSBVOSBSDVOSB
    $94.7M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force
  20. CORNERSTONE RESEARCH GROUP INC

    dba CRG DEFENSE, INC.MIAMISBURG, OHMission sector: AI & Deep Tech R&D +5 more: Aerospace & UAS, Space & SatCom, Defense Mfg & Maritime, SETA & Engineering, Medical & Readiness

    Unclaimed profile
    UEIF7G8SHTEHNU7CAGE094V3NAICS541715
    • Subcontracted for UES INC, BLUEHALO, LLC. Source: USAspending.gov sub-awards (FSRS) (prime-reported)
    • SBIR/STTR · 386 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 13, 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 13, 2026)

    Contract vehicles:Air Force EWAAC (Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract) · PrimeMDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) · Prime
    Socio-economic status (SAM.gov):Small business
    $87.3M obligated, last 36 months · Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy

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