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 4,501–4,520 of 32,309 companies
HUDSON, WINAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$364.4K obligatedPITTSBURGH, PANAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
Small businessWOSB$359.6K obligatedALEXANDRIA, VANAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessSDB8(a)$358.6K obligatedSAGINAW, MINAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small business$358K obligatedHUNTSVILLE, ALNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small business$356.7K obligatedOKLAHOMA CITY, OKNAICS 326140
$356.3K obligatedCLARKSBURG, NJNAICS 423490 · Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Small business$354.4K obligatedLINCOLN, NENAICS 423910
Small businessSDBWOSB$354.8K obligatedNEW YORK, NYNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$354.9K obligatedLUNENBURG, MANAICS 541690 · Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Small business$353.1K obligatedORLANDO, FLNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$353.9K obligatedFOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
PHILADELPHIA, PANAICS 541990 · All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$352.7K obligatedPHILADELPHIA, PANAICS 541990 · All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$349.2K obligatedNORTH AMERICAN WAVE ENGINE CORPORATION
BALTIMORE, MDNAICS 336412 · Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
Small business$350K obligatedPOWER PLUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
MCDONOUGH, GANAICS 333414
Small businessWOSB$349.2K obligatedSAN DIEGO, CANAICS 423490 · Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Small business$346.8K obligatedPOTOMAC, MDNAICS 541714 · Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Small businessSDB$345K obligatedWOBURN, MANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$343.9K obligatedARCADIA, CANAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessSDB$343.1K obligatedDURHAM, NCNAICS 541714 · Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Small business$341K 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).