Applied Energetics, Inc.
Tucson, AZ Applied Energetics, Inc.
- UEI
- TKMCBDY89TD1
- CAGE
- 3C1J8
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 9070 S Rita Rd #1500, Tucson, AZ 85747, USA
- Website
- appliedenergetics.com
- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Tools & Services
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalable homeland innovative enterprise layered defense (shield) initial order. | Missile Defense Agency | $500 | |
| Tactical ultrashort pulse laser (uspl) for USMC platforms | Office of Naval Research | $1,455,182 | |
| Novel compact monolithic fiber lwir USP laser source | Office of Naval Research | $1,402,072 | |
| Sttr phase II A21C-T018, ultra-broadband and high average power directional IR countermeasures. 12 month base period… | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $1,148,809 | |
| Develop an infrared (IR) optical system capable of defeating USMC-specified threats that are highly mobile, may be… | Defense Contract Management Agency | $2,616,173 |
About Applied Energetics, Inc.
Applied Energetics, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based manufacturer of advanced laser and photonics systems, operates as a prime contractor on Department of Defense research, development, and directed-energy contracts without reliance on small business set-asides. The company competes full-and-open and holds a prime position on the Missile Defense Agency's Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) IDIQ, a multi-billion-dollar vehicle awarded December 29, 2025, with a ceiling through December 28, 2035.
Applied Energetics' core capability is the design and development of ultrashort pulse lasers (USPL), long-wave infrared (LWIR) laser systems, infrared optical countermeasures, and electronic warfare directed-energy technologies for naval and Army platforms. Recent prime work includes a $1.455 million firm-fixed-price definitive contract from the Office of Naval Research, awarded March 11, 2024, to develop a Tactical Ultrashort Pulse Laser for U.S. Marine Corps platforms (completion November 10, 2025); a $1.402 million ONR contract awarded August 23, 2023, for a novel compact monolithic fiber LWIR ultrashort pulse laser source (completion September 22, 2025); and a $1.149 million Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II contract from the Army Materiel Command's Research, Development and Engineering Command, awarded May 15, 2023, for ultra-broadband and high average power directional infrared countermeasures (completion November 14, 2025). Applied Energetics also received a Navy grant from the Office of Naval Research in June 2022 to develop an infrared optical system capable of defeating highly mobile Marine Corps-specified threats.
Customer concentration is heavily weighted toward the Department of the Navy and Department of the Army. The top five funding entities account for 92% of combined potential value, led by the United States Marine Corps (2 awards, $20.5 million), the Department of Defense Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (1 award, $17.1 million), and Naval Sea Systems Command (8 awards, $15 million). The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Lab, Picatinny Arsenal, and the Office of Naval Research round out the active set. Applied Energetics serves thirteen distinct customer agencies across the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Defense Intelligence Agency, and energy sectors.
Applied Energetics is a 100% prime contractor with no subcontract footprint in the source data. The company operates primarily under fixed-price definitive contracts and the SHIELD IDIQ. Award velocity has been episodic—one to two awards per year in 2020–2025—with combined potential value at $73.9 million and combined obligated dollars at $87.1 million. The company's technology footprint aligns with Air Force and Navy directed-energy weapon priorities, advanced photonics for naval platforms, and counter-threat optical systems.
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Quick answers
What is Applied Energetics, Inc.'s UEI?
Applied Energetics, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is TKMCBDY89TD1.
What is Applied Energetics, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Applied Energetics, Inc.'s CAGE code is 3C1J8.
What is Applied Energetics, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Applied Energetics, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)).
Where is Applied Energetics, Inc. located?
Applied Energetics, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 9070 S Rita Rd #1500, Tucson, AZ 85747, USA.
Is Applied Energetics, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Applied Energetics, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through September 23, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does Applied Energetics, Inc. hold?
Applied Energetics, Inc. holds a place on 2 federal contract vehicles, including SHIELD.
What is Applied Energetics, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Applied Energetics, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Scalable homeland innovative enterprise layered defense (shield) initial order (HQ085926FF346), from Missile Defense Agency, on December 29, 2025.
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