Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC
Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC is a small business in Alexandria, VA registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won 3 small business R&D awards worth $612,950 through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2022, according to SBIR.gov.
- UEI
- Z8CNCVCLAF18
- CAGE code
- 805T3
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
From SAM.gov's monthly public file dated Oct 5, 2026. If the business has updated its registration since, SAM.gov shows the newer details.
| Legal business name | Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | Z8CNCVCLAF18 |
| CAGE code | 805T3 |
| Location | Alexandria, VA |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Sep 15, 2027 |
| Business started | 2015 |
| Primary NAICS code | 541330: Engineering Services |
| Website | linkedin.com/company/gaiaenergy |
Certifications and business types
- Small disadvantaged business (self-reported in SAM.gov)
- Women-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
- Women-owned small business (self-reported in SAM.gov)
SAM.gov's public file from Oct 5, 2026 lists no SBA certification (8(a), HUBZone or WOSB) for Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC. The file sometimes leaves a certification out, and a newer one won't be in it yet: SBA's certification search and the firm's SAM.gov entry have the current list. SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts. See set-aside contracts explained.
SBIR and STTR awards
Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC has won 3 small business R&D awards worth $612,950 through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2022. Funded by DOE.
| Awarded | Agency | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | DOE | SBIR Phase I Electrochemical Approaches to Mitigating Mineral Scaling in High-Temperature Geothermal Systems | $206,500 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | DOE | SBIR Phase I A Novel Application for Stationary Fuel Cell Systems | $206,492 |
| Feb 14, 2022 | DOE | SBIR Phase I 22b Low-Cost High Performance Regenerative Fuel Cells (RFCs) for Fossil-Integrated Hydrogen… | $199,958 |
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 Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
Open contracts in Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC's NAICS codes
344 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use one of Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC's NAICS codes and are open to it: no set-aside, or, in the codes it is registered small under, a small business set-aside or one for a certification it holds. Here are a few, those in its primary code first, then those in Virginia, then the soonest due.
- SCSTC Instructor Services Follow-on
Due in 5 daysOct 16, 2026
- Advanced Requirements Characterization Engineering and Representation (ARCHER) utilized for Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Offboard Mission Support (OMS)
✦ Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division is running a Sources Sought (market research, not a solicitation) for engineering, analysis and program management support to the F-35…
Due in 5 daysOct 16, 2026
- Worldwide AE Support Services
✦ The U.S. Department of State (for its Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations) plans to award eight or more IDIQ contracts to architect-engineer firm-led teams that support…
Due in 10 daysOct 21, 2026
- Official RFP - NSWCDD HPM Support Services
Due in 18 daysOct 29, 2026
- GUN WEAPON SYSTEMS (GWS) Request for Information
Due in 18 daysOct 29, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC's CAGE code?
Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC's CAGE code is 805T3. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC's UEI?
Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is Z8CNCVCLAF18. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of SAM.gov's public data from Oct 5, 2026, Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC's registration is active through Sep 15, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC a small business?
Gaia Energy Research Institute LLC is registered on SAM.gov as small under 3 NAICS codes, including its primary code, 541330. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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