Defense Research Associates Inc
Defense Research Associates Inc is a small business in Dayton, OH registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won about $270,000 in federal prime contracts as a small business since fiscal year 2024, according to USAspending.gov.
- UEI
- L73CMBUJKJT5
- CAGE code
- 3U868
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
SBIR and STTR awards
Defense Research Associates Inc has won 3 small business R&D awards worth $1.7 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2017, 1 of them Phase II. Funded by Air Force and Army.
| Awarded | Agency | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2019 | Air Force | SBIR Phase I Sea-Skimming Missile Tracking | $149,975 |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Army | SBIR Phase I High Accuracy Laser Beam Rider Detection | $99,998 |
| May 12, 2017 | Air Force | SBIR Phase II False Alarm Rejection (FAR) Techniques for Missile Warning Systems (MWSs) | $1.5 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
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Registration details
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From SAM.gov's monthly public file dated Nov 1, 2026. If the business has updated its registration since, SAM.gov shows the newer details.
| Legal business name | Defense Research Associates Inc |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | L73CMBUJKJT5 |
| CAGE code | 3U868 |
| Location | Dayton, OH |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through May 12, 2027 |
| Business started | 1986 |
| Primary NAICS code | 541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| Website | www.dra-engineering.com |
| How to contact | Through its website above. No phone or email in SAM.gov's public file. Search UEI L73CMBUJKJT5 in SBA's Small Business Search for a contact the business added. |
Certifications and business types
No SBA certification (8(a), HUBZone or WOSB) in SAM.gov's public file (Nov 1, 2026).
- Veteran-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
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How to check or correct this record
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NAICS codes Defense Research Associates Inc is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Defense Research Associates Inc meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
Open contracts in Defense Research Associates Inc's NAICS codes
369 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use one of Defense Research Associates Inc's NAICS codes and may be open to it: no set-aside, or, in the codes it is registered small under, a small business set-aside or one for a status it reports about itself on SAM.gov (veteran-owned). Here are a few, those in its primary code first, then those in Ohio, then the soonest due.
Confirm eligibility first. Defense Research Associates Inc's veteran-owned status is self-reported on SAM.gov, and this page can't confirm an SBA certification for it, so set-asides for it may be relevant but may not be open to it: SDVOSB and VOSB set-asides need SBA VetCert certification. SBA's Small Business Search shows a firm's current certifications.
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Other small businesses of a similar size with the same primary NAICS code (541715) that have won federal contracts in Ohio:
- AD Engineering, LLC, Dayton, OH
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- Aptima, Inc., Fairborn, OH
- Ahmic Aerospace LLC, Oakwood, OH
- Wolfrider Inc., Hillsboro, OH
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Frequently asked questions
What is Defense Research Associates Inc's CAGE code?
Defense Research Associates Inc's CAGE code is 3U868. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Defense Research Associates Inc's UEI?
Defense Research Associates Inc's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is L73CMBUJKJT5. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Defense Research Associates Inc's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of SAM.gov's public data from Nov 1, 2026, Defense Research Associates Inc's registration is active through May 12, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Defense Research Associates Inc a small business?
Defense Research Associates Inc is registered on SAM.gov as small under 4 NAICS codes, including its primary code, 541715. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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