Applied Controls Inc.
Malvern, PA Part of STS Operating, Inc.
- UEI
- FLG3P96SNRX9
- CAGE
- 1CAA2
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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STS Operating, Inc.
Parent
RU42J22YFWW5
- Applied Controls Inc. FLG3P96SNRX9
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STS Operating, Inc.
Parent
RU42J22YFWW5
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 47 General Warren Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355, USA
- Website
- appliedc.com
- Founded
- 1969
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Machinery
- Industrial Machinery
- SIC code
- 50 Wholesale Trade – Durable Goods
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens PLC hardware and software | Naval Sea Systems Command | $661,407 | |
| This order is for siemens industrial machinery control system programmable logic controller hardware and software that… | Naval Sea Systems Command | $24,119 | |
| Applied controls SC2MS equipment | Naval Sea Systems Command | $246,875 | |
| CIP requirement for a robotic asset characterization system | Office of Naval Research | $878,930 | |
| Siemens control software | Naval Sea Systems Command | $17,669 |
About Applied Controls Inc.
Applied Controls Inc., a for-profit industrial automation and control systems integrator based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, operates exclusively as a prime contractor (100% of recent awards) delivering Siemens programmable logic controllers, Universal Robots collaborative arms, industrial networking equipment, simulation software, and custom control systems to federal defense and civilian agencies on full-and-open purchase orders with no recurring set-aside posture. Applied Controls is a subsidiary of STS Operating, Inc. (doing business as Sunsource), headquartered in Addison, Illinois.
The company's federal footprint consists almost entirely of small-dollar firm fixed-price purchase orders awarded across 19 customer agencies. Naval Sea Systems Command dominates the portfolio by dollar value, anchoring 77 awards totaling $10.5 million in combined potential value—roughly 73% of the company's total federal revenue. These Naval Sea Systems Command awards emphasize Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 programmable logic controllers and associated networking modules for DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer engineering control system refreshes, simulation platforms (SIMIT UNIT PB-2, PLCSIM ADVANCED), and custom control racks. Representative Naval Sea Systems Command work includes $871.4 million for SIMATIC S7-1500 controllers and power supplies (May 2025), $833.9 million for SIMIT UNIT PB-2 simulation systems (August 2023), $925,000 for twenty custom DAU racks on panels (September 2022), and $385.9 million for Siemens Scalance networking equipment supporting DDG-1000 technology refresh (May 2023). The Department of the Treasury United States Mint accounts for 90 awards totaling $1 million in combined potential value, centered on industrial equipment parts and repair services. The Office of Naval Research awarded an $878.9 million purchase order (September 2025) for a seven-unit Robotic Asset Characterization System with collaborative arms and mobile positioning for naval research applications.
Applied Controls also delivers robotic systems and vision equipment to the Army Materiel Command's Research, Development and Engineering Command (five awards, $333 thousand), including $109.1 million for UR-10e and UR-20e robotic arms for Aberdeen Proving Ground (September 2023) and $73.4 million for a Universal Robots UR-20 OEM arm (June 2025). The National Institute of Standards and Technology has placed four awards totaling approximately $122 thousand for collaborative robotic arms, vision systems, and measurement platforms supporting NIST's research facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Food and Drug Administration awarded $31.3 million (September 2024) for a Robotic Arm Head Mounted Display Measurement System supporting the Center for Devices and Radiological Health Medical Extended Reality program. The US Coast Guard and Bureau of Naval Personnel round out the customer set with sporadic small orders for motion stages, electronic modules, and Siemens PLC components.
Activity has declined substantially: the company received 12 awards in 2022, 15 in 2023, 7 in 2024, 6 in 2025, and 1 in 2026 (March 31 award from Naval Sea Systems Command for $246.9 million SC2MS equipment). Combined potential value across all 276 awards since 2005 stands at $14.3 million, fully obligated. Applied Controls competes on brand-name and technical-compatibility bases—many solicitations specifically require Siemens or Universal Robots equipment, positioning Applied Controls as an authorized distributor and systems integrator rather than a prime systems developer. The company operates with no subcontractor footprint in the federal space and carries no parent-vehicle relationships; all awards are direct purchase orders.
Quick answers
What is Applied Controls Inc.'s UEI?
Applied Controls Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is FLG3P96SNRX9.
What is Applied Controls Inc.'s CAGE code?
Applied Controls Inc.'s CAGE code is 1CAA2.
What is Applied Controls Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Applied Controls Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers).
Where is Applied Controls Inc. located?
Applied Controls Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 47 General Warren Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355, USA.
Is Applied Controls Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Applied Controls Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 18, 2027.
Who is Applied Controls Inc.'s parent company?
Applied Controls Inc. is part of STS Operating, Inc.
What is Applied Controls Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Applied Controls Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Siemens PLC hardware and software (N6449826P2108), from Naval Sea Systems Command, on May 21, 2026.
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