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 8,281–8,300 of 32,352 companies
AUSTIN, TXNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessASHBURN, VANAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessVOSBSYKESVILLE, MDNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
Small businessVOSBPORTLAND, ORNAICS 517410 · Satellite Telecommunications
ASCENDER SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED
POWAY, CANAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessSDBVOSBGREEN LANE, PANAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
ASCENSION ENGINEERING GROUP LLC
COLORADO SPRINGS, CONAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
ASCENSION FEDERAL SERVICES, INC.
BRADENTON, FLNAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small businessSDB$500 obligatedGAITHERSBURG, MDNAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
Small businessVOSBASCENT BIO-NANO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
MORRISVILLE, NCNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessSDBWOSBBOULDER, CONAICS 541330 · Engineering Services
ASCENT SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
THORNTON, CONAICS 334413 · Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Small businessAURORA, CONAICS 541611 · Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Small businessASCENT URBAN COMMUNITY OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT CORP
JACKSONVILLE, FLNAICS 813410
CLEVELAND, OHNAICS 541714 · Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Small businessSDBHAMPTON, VANAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
Small business$500 obligatedVIENNA, VANAICS 541512 · Computer Systems Design Services
Small businessNORTH POTOMAC, MDNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small businessHILLSBOROUGH, CANAICS 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
BALTIMORE, MDNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Small business
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).