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. 32,352 active companies map to this sector from their SAM.gov NAICS and product codes.
- Active companiesCurrent SAM.gov registrations
- 32,352
- Small businessesSmall under at least one NAICS
- 21,985
- SBIR/STTR awardeesPhase I/II awards on SBIR.gov
- 5,378
- 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 7,401–7,420 of 32,352 companies
AMERICAN DEFENSE INNOVATION FOUNDATION
WESTFIELD, NJNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessIVYLAND, PANAICS 334290 · Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Small businessNEW BERN, NCNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
MIAMI, FLNAICS 336411 · Aircraft Manufacturing
Small businessWARREN, RINAICS 334513 · Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
Small businessSDBAMERICAN ENGINEERING GROUP LLC
AKRON, OHNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING INC
SAINT PAUL, MNNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
SAN DIEGO, CANAICS 624120
Small businessVOSBSDVOSBAMERICAN FITNESS HEALTH & WELLNESS INSTITUTE
MORAINE, OHNAICS 923120 · Administration of Public Health Programs
Small businessAMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND, INC.
ARLINGTON, VANAICS 813319
Small businessSCHAUMBURG, ILNAICS 813910
AMERICAN GAS & CHEMICAL CO LTD
NORTHVALE, NJNAICS 325613
Small businessAMERICAN GATEWAY MARKETING GROUP
HAYWARD, CANAICS 423910
Small businessWOSBAMERICAN GEOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
ALEXANDRIA, VANAICS 923110
Small businessFAIRFAX, VANAICS 541519 · Other Computer Related Services
Small businessSIMI VALLEY, CANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessWOSBAMERICAN HEALTH HOME CARE GROUP, INC
GREAT FALLS, VANAICS 621610
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
ORLANDO, FLNAICS 334511 · Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Small businessAMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE HOLDINGS LLC
CHEVY CHASE, MDNAICS 523999
Small businessSPRING VALLEY, NYNAICS 334519 · Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
Small businessWOSB
Where the companies are
Most listed NAICS codes
- 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)26,692
- 541330Engineering Services13,325
- 541511Custom Computer Programming Services12,262
- 541512Computer Systems Design Services12,072
- 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services11,703
- 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services9,909
- 541519Other Computer Related Services9,894
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9,595
- 541618Other Management Consulting Services6,816
- 541513Computer Facilities Management Services6,005
Top states
- California4,163
- Virginia3,854
- Texas2,380
- Florida2,374
- Maryland2,255
- New York1,154
- Colorado1,128
- Massachusetts1,121
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).