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 5,081–5,100 of 32,309 companies
SUMA CONSULTING & INVESTMENTS, INC.
POMPANO BEACH, FLNAICS 524298
Small business$100K obligatedSUSTAINABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, LLC
SEATTLE, WANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$100K obligatedMC LEAN, VANAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
$100.1K obligatedAIR WEATHER & SEA CONDITIONS INC
SANTA MONICA, CANAICS 541690 · Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
$99.3K obligatedBOZEMAN, MTNAICS 334220 · Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Small business$99.1K obligatedBOISE, IDNAICS 334413 · Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
$99.2K obligatedCHESTNUT HILL, MANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$99.3K obligatedAPEX, NCNAICS 331492
Small business$99.9K obligatedPERSON-BORNE DETECTION K-9 LLC
BEAR CREEK, NCNAICS 541690 · Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Small businessVOSB$99.6K obligatedRAPID GLOBAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC
TROY, MINAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
$99.8K obligatedHOUSTON, TXNAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small businessWOSB$99.8K obligatedHUNTSVILLE, ALNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$98.5K obligatedCHARLOTTE, NCNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessSDBVOSB$98K obligatedLAS VEGAS, NVNAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small business$98.7K obligatedWENATCHEE, WANAICS 541690 · Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Small business$97.8K obligatedCHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
CHESAPEAKE, VANAICS 541513 · Computer Facilities Management Services
Small businessSDBANC$96.7K obligatedHUNTSVILLE, ALNAICS 332994 · Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
$96.8K obligatedKING CONSULTING ENGINEERING LLC
NEW ORLEANS, LANAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessSDB8(a)$96K obligatedSIMPSON WEATHER ASSOCIATES, INC.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VANAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
Small business$96.7K obligatedHOBOKEN, NJNAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small business$95.7K 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).