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. 32,309 active companies map to this sector from their SAM.gov NAICS and product codes.
- Active companiesCurrent SAM.gov registrations
- 32,309
- Small businessesSmall under at least one NAICS
- 21,973
- SBIR/STTR awardeesPhase I/II awards on SBIR.gov
- 5,370
- 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 4,181–4,200 of 32,309 companies
ITHACA, NYNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$849.1K obligatedVISTA ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, LLC
HOMEWOOD, ALNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small business$849.9K obligatedDICKINSON, TXNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$848.7K obligatedMOUNTAIN VIEW, CANAICS 541713 · Research and Development in Nanotechnology
Small business$844.7K obligatedFALLS CHURCH, VANAICS 541990 · All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Small businessSDBVOSB$843.2K obligatedCALIFORNIA CITY, CANAICS 332813 · Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB$843.3K obligatedFRANKLIN ENGINEERING GROUP INC
FRANKLIN, TNNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small business$838.9K obligatedHENDRICK TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
CONCORD, NCNAICS 336390
Small business$835.6K obligatedLOS ALAMOS, NMNAICS 541360 · Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
Small business$830.5K obligatedKENSINGTON, MDNAICS 611420 · Computer Training
Small business$829K obligatedOLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
NORFOLK, VANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$827.5K obligatedCARLISLE, MANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$825K obligatedVETERANS PRE-CONSTRUCTION & VISUAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
DALLAS, TXNAICS 236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Small businessHUBZoneVOSB$823.5K obligatedGaithersburg, MDNAICS 541990 · All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Small businessSDBHUBZone$822.1K obligatedTACTICAL DEFENSE SOLUTIONS LLC
BOISE, IDNAICS 611699 · All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Small businessSDBVOSB$822.8K obligatedDILLINGHAM, AKNAICS 541513 · Computer Facilities Management Services
Small businessANC$822K obligatedPORTSMOUTH, RINAICS 541690 · Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
$821.5K obligatedHARWOOD, MDNAICS 541713 · Research and Development in Nanotechnology
Small businessSDB$820.9K obligatedSANTA BARBARA, CANAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessSDBWOSB$819.3K obligatedORLANDO, FLNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB$819.4K obligated
Where the companies are
Most listed NAICS codes
- 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)26,658
- 541330Engineering Services13,316
- 541511Custom Computer Programming Services12,251
- 541512Computer Systems Design Services12,063
- 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services11,694
- 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services9,899
- 541519Other Computer Related Services9,886
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9,587
- 541618Other Management Consulting Services6,810
- 541513Computer Facilities Management Services6,001
Top states
- California4,157
- Virginia3,850
- Texas2,375
- Florida2,373
- Maryland2,251
- New York1,152
- Colorado1,128
- Massachusetts1,120
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).