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 5,141–5,160 of 32,309 companies
SAN ANTONIO LASER ENGRAVING, LLC
SAN ANTONIO, TXNAICS 333517 · Machine Tool Manufacturing
Small businessVOSB$79.2K obligatedSANTA CLARITA, CANAICS 333415
Small businessWOSB$78.8K obligatedRESEDA, CANAICS 423860 · Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
Small business$78.6K obligatedANNAPOLIS, MDNAICS 541614 · Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
$77.2K obligatedCLACKAMAS, ORNAICS 541380 · Testing Laboratories and Services
$77.6K obligatedACTON, MANAICS 334510 · Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
Small business$77.8K obligatedTAMPA, FLNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessVOSBSDVOSB$77.3K obligatedBRUNSWICK, OHNAICS 541380 · Testing Laboratories and Services
$76.4K obligatedDOVER, NHNAICS 513210 · Software Publishers
Small business$75.5K obligatedAUSTAL USA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VANAICS 333248
$75K obligatedALEXANDRIA, VANAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small businessWOSB$75.5K obligatedSOMERVILLE, MANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$75K obligatedJW INDUSTRIES GROUP CORPORATION
ANCHORAGE, AKNAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small businessWOSB$75K obligatedFREDERICK, MDNAICS 518210 · Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Small business$75K obligatedPHILADELPHIA, PANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$75K obligatedTRACY, CANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$75.3K obligatedSOUTHERN PINES, NCNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business$75.5K obligatedLAFAYETTE, LANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$75.4K obligatedROCKVILLE, MDNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
$75.5K obligatedTELEDYNE FLIR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.
GOLETA, CANAICS 334511 · Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
$76K 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).