Mission sector
AI, Data Science, Deep Tech & R&D
Edge AI, autonomy, digital twins, quantum, microelectronics and directed research for non-traditional defense contractors and labs. 32,525 active companies map to this sector from their SAM.gov NAICS and product codes.
- Active companiesCurrent SAM.gov registrations
- 32,525
- Small businessesSmall under at least one NAICS
- 21,923
- SBIR/STTR awardeesPhase I/II awards on SBIR.gov
- 0
- StatesWith at least one company
- 54
What primes look for
Primes look for SBIR/STTR Phase I and II awardees (Phase III can follow for work derived from them) and OTA consortium members, to bring commercial AI and hardware onto an existing contract.
- SBIR/STTR awardee (search AI & Deep Tech R&D companies with it)
- DIU OTA (search AI & Deep Tech R&D companies with it)
- AFWERX (search AI & Deep Tech R&D companies with it)
- CMMC Level 2 (search AI & Deep Tech R&D companies with it)
Linked requirements open the directory filtered to this sector. Credentials are self-attested unless marked verified on a profile.
What it covers
- Edge AI and computer vision
- Autonomous swarming algorithms
- Digital twins and modeling
- Quantum sensing and post-quantum cryptography
- Microelectronics and semiconductors
- Directed RDT&E (6.1-6.4 funding)
Main buyers
- DARPA
- Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- AFWERX
- Office of Naval Research (ONR)
- Army Applications Laboratory
- IARPA
Companies in AI & Deep Tech R&D
Claimed profiles first by membership level, then verified credentials and federal obligations over the last 36 months. Use the directory for every filter: CMMC, blind SPRS brackets, vehicles, set-asides and more.
Showing 1–20 of 32,525 companies
RALEIGH, NCNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
CAPITOLA, CANAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
HARTSELLE, ALNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBWASHINGTON, DCNAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small businessVOSBRESTON, VANAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessSDBVOSBSPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NYNAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
Small businessWOSBEDWOSBMILWAUKEE, WINAICS 622110 · General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Small businessSDB8(a)UPPER MARLBORO, MDNAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small businessSDBVOSBORLANDO, FLNAICS 517111 · Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Small businessWOSBCHICAGO, ILNAICS 541720 · Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Small businessWOSBPORTAGE, PANAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBFAYETTEVILLE, TNNAICS 423410
FALLSTON, MDNAICS 541990 · All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
SAN FRANCISCO, CANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
MORRISON, CONAICS 332994 · Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBSACRAMENTO, CANAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBSAN DIEGO, CANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessAPEX, NCNAICS 334419 · Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Small businessARLINGTON, VANAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
Small businessWOSBBOCA RATON, FLNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Where the companies are
Most listed NAICS codes
- 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)26,826
- 541330Engineering Services13,389
- 541511Custom Computer Programming Services12,312
- 541512Computer Systems Design Services12,126
- 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services11,765
- 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services9,951
- 541519Other Computer Related Services9,937
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9,633
- 541618Other Management Consulting Services6,848
- 541513Computer Facilities Management Services6,032
Top states
- California4,187
- Virginia3,869
- Florida2,389
- Texas2,386
- Maryland2,272
- New York1,161
- Colorado1,129
- Massachusetts1,123
How companies are placed here
A company belongs to this sector when any NAICS code or product and service code (PSC) on its SAM.gov registration starts with one of the codes below. A company can belong to several sectors; its main sector follows its primary NAICS.
NAICS codes
- 541715
- 541713
- 334413
Product and service codes (PSC)
- AA*
- AB*
- AC*
- AD*
- AJ*
- AZ*
* covers every code that starts with these characters.