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. 32,352 active companies map to this sector from their SAM.gov NAICS and product codes.
- Active companiesCurrent SAM.gov registrations
- 32,352
- Small businessesSmall under at least one NAICS
- 21,985
- SBIR/STTR awardeesPhase I/II awards on SBIR.gov
- 5,378
- 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 2,481–2,500 of 32,352 companies
MC LEAN, VANAICS 334511 · Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Small business$7.4M obligatedPALO ALTO, CANAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small business$7.4M obligatedMCLEAN, VANAICS 611420 · Computer Training
$7.3M obligatedColorado Springs, CONAICS 336415 · Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
Small businessSDB8(a)$7.3M obligatedERIE, CONAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$7.3M obligatedPROVIDENCE, RINAICS 611310 · Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
$7.3M obligatedSANTA FE SPRINGS, CANAICS 336320
Small businessSDB8(a)$7.3M obligatedSOMERVILLE, MANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$7.3M obligatedAUSTIN, TXNAICS 334220 · Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Small business$7.3M obligatedLAKE MARY, FLNAICS 611512 · Flight Training
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB$7.3M obligatedGAITHERSBURG, MDNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$7.3M obligatedHAYES, VANAICS 333996 · Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing
Small businessWOSB$7.3M obligatedNATIONAL CONSULTING PARTNERS LLC
WOODBRIDGE, VANAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small businessSDBVOSB$7.3M obligatedMEAD, OKNAICS 332999 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Small businessSDBWOSB$7.3M obligatedMICROSEMI FREQUENCY AND TIME CORP
BEVERLY, MANAICS 334220 · Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
$7.3M obligatedPITTSBURGH, PANAICS 423830 · Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Small business$7.2M obligatedSUNNYVALE, CANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$7.2M obligatedMISSION VIEJO, CANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$7.2M obligatedCOPPELL, TXNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessVOSB$7.2M obligatedTHE FEINSTEIN INSTITUTES FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
MANHASSET, NYNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$7.2M obligated
Where the companies are
Most listed NAICS codes
- 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)26,692
- 541330Engineering Services13,325
- 541511Custom Computer Programming Services12,262
- 541512Computer Systems Design Services12,072
- 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services11,703
- 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services9,909
- 541519Other Computer Related Services9,894
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9,595
- 541618Other Management Consulting Services6,816
- 541513Computer Facilities Management Services6,005
Top states
- California4,163
- Virginia3,854
- Texas2,380
- Florida2,374
- Maryland2,255
- New York1,154
- Colorado1,128
- Massachusetts1,121
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*AGRICULTURE R&D SERVICES
- AB*Community and Regional Development R&D Services
- AC*C – National Defense R&D Services
- AD*DEFENSE (OTHER) R&D (retired)
- AJ*General Science and Technology R&D Services
- AZ*OTHER RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT (retired)
* covers every code that starts with these characters. PSC names from the Acquisition.gov PSC Manual (opens in a new tab) (April 2025 edition).