Backyard Brains Inc
Backyard Brains Inc is a small business in Ann Arbor, MI registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won 4 small business R&D awards worth $6.7 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2017, according to SBIR.gov.
- UEI
- RCT9VA9DDY25
- CAGE code
- 5CTY0
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
| Legal business name | Backyard Brains Inc |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | RCT9VA9DDY25 |
| CAGE code | 5CTY0 |
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Mar 21, 2027 |
| Business started | 2009 |
| Primary NAICS code | 611710: Educational Support Services |
| Website | backyardbrains.com |
SBIR and STTR awards
Backyard Brains Inc has won 4 small business R&D awards worth $6.7 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2017, 2 of them Phase II. Funded by NIH.
| Awarded | Agency | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | NIH | SBIR Phase I A biologically-inspired, interactive digital device to introduce K12 students to computational… | $324,631 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | NIH | SBIR Phase II Introducing Neuroscience and Neurocomputation Concepts to High School Students using Brain-based… | $2.9 million |
| Sep 1, 2018 | NIH | SBIR Phase I Introducing Neuroscience and Neurocomputation Concepts to High School Students using Brain-based… | $698,473 |
| May 19, 2017 | NIH | SBIR Phase II Backyard Brains: Bringing Neurophysiology Into Secondary Schools | $2.8 million |
Award data from SBIR.gov. SBIR and STTR awards are grants or contracts for R&D, so some don't appear in its federal contract history.
Federal contract history
USAspending.gov shows no federal prime contracts for this UEI in the last five years. Its SBIR and STTR awards are listed above.
NAICS codes Backyard Brains Inc is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Backyard Brains Inc meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
- 611710 Educational Support Services
Open contracts in Backyard Brains Inc's NAICS codes
4 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use a NAICS code Backyard Brains Inc is small under. These are due soonest.
- Canopy Control Training
Due in 5 daysOct 16, 2026
- Alternate Assessments, CAO
✦ The Bureau of Indian Education (Department of the Interior) wants a vendor to supply a ready-made alternate student assessment, plus a registration portal, reports, training and…
Due in 12 daysOct 23, 2026
- Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for 338 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) Human Capital
Due in 1340 daysJun 12, 2030
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Frequently asked questions
What is Backyard Brains Inc's CAGE code?
Backyard Brains Inc's CAGE code is 5CTY0. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Backyard Brains Inc's UEI?
Backyard Brains Inc's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is RCT9VA9DDY25. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Backyard Brains Inc's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of the latest SAM.gov public data, Backyard Brains Inc's registration is active through Mar 21, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Backyard Brains Inc a small business?
Backyard Brains Inc is registered on SAM.gov as small under 1 NAICS code, including its primary code, 611710. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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