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 4,601–4,620 of 32,309 companies
INHALATION EXPOSURE SYSTEMS LLC
MORGANTOWN, WVNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$279.6K obligatedCHESTERFIELD, MONAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small business$278.6K obligatedHYATTSVILLE, MDNAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small businessSDB$278.2K obligatedOVIEDO, FLNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB$278.9K obligatedHUNTSVILLE, ALNAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small businessSDBVOSB$278.2K obligatedMADISON, ALNAICS 336411 · Aircraft Manufacturing
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB$274K obligatedCHICAGO, ILNAICS 541618 · Other Management Consulting Services
$273.4K obligatedSAN DIEGO, CANAICS 334516 · Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Small business$272.9K obligatedMARSHFIELD, MANAICS 114111
Small business$272.6K obligatedLYNWOOD, CANAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small businessSDB$272.8K obligatedCOCOA, FLNAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB$271.7K obligatedTEMPE, AZNAICS 336412 · Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
Small business$272K obligatedNOISE CONTROL ENGINEERING, LLC
NORTH BILLERICA, MANAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
$271.9K obligatedMAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA REGION
AUSTIN, MNNAICS 621111 · Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
$270.9K obligatedREDWOOD CITY, CANAICS 423490 · Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Small business$269.9K obligatedFREMONT, CANAICS 334413 · Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Small business$269.5K obligatedMADISON, ALNAICS 334418 · Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing
Small business$269.1K obligatedNEW YORK, NYNAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small business$268.3K obligatedAPEX, NCNAICS 611430 · Professional and Management Development Training
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB$268.6K obligatedGRACE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSULTING LLC
GALAX, VANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessHUBZone$266.5K 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).