Applied Optimization, Inc.
Fairborn, OH
- UEI
- JGPNAVA6MSJ9
- CAGE
- 1HRG0
- 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)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 3040 Presidential Dr #100, Fairborn, OH 45324, USA
- Website
- appliedo.com
- Founded
- 1995
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Information Technology
- Software & Services
- Internet Software & Services
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $782,000 |
| FY2025 | $2,189,999 |
| FY2024 | $3,386,994 |
| FY2023 | $847,768 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $782,000 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamira Technologies Corp | FA860424FB275 | $41,802 | |
| Altamira Technologies Corp | FA860423FB248 | $43,130 |
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground-based spectral signatures of satellite research | Defense Contract Management Agency | $609,996 |
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Center For Defense Manufacturing And Machining | FA86502025700 | $299,998 | |
| Purdue University | FA87502220501 | $200,000 |
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About the company
Applied Optimization, Inc. is a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business registered in SAM.gov since 2002, specializing in advanced research and development across multiple technological domains. The company operates as a Subchapter S Corporation located in Fairborn, Ohio, with a core focus on mathematical modeling, materials science, space applications, and advanced engineering services. Applied Optimization provides innovative technological solutions to federal agencies, primarily through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, delivering cutting-edge research in areas such as artificial intelligence, photonic materials, additive manufacturing, and space object characterization.
Through federal contract awards, Applied Optimization has secured multiple prime contracts with agencies like the Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Air Warfare Center, and Office of Naval Research, predominantly focusing on research and development efforts. The company's contract portfolio includes sophisticated technological projects such as developing wide field of view lensing spatially variant photonic crystals, designing AI solutions for space command and control, satellite and debris discrimination, and advanced manufacturing process optimization. Most of their contracts are designated as Total Small Business Set-Aside, with ceiling values ranging from $149,999 to $3,642,850. Key subcontractors on these efforts have included 3D Systems, Southwest Research Institute, University of Dayton Research Institute, and Pennsylvania State University, demonstrating Applied Optimization's ability to collaborate with leading research institutions and deliver complex technological solutions.
Regarding federal grant awards, Applied Optimization has been involved in collaborative research initiatives, particularly with institutions like the Air Force Academy, Purdue University, and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining. Their grant work has centered on research areas such as ground-based spectral signatures of satellites, technology transition, workforce development, and advanced manufacturing process simulations. The company has participated in cooperative agreements and sub-grant awards that focus on emerging technological domains, including emission spectra analysis, melt-pool temperature measurement, and developing test artifacts for monitoring systems. These grant activities complement their contract work by supporting broader technological research and development objectives across defense and aerospace sectors.
SBA capabilities narrative
Infrared and Photometric Signature Analysis, Data Fusion, Sensor Fusion, Inverse Design, Manufacturing Process Optimization, Software Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Structural Mechanics, Unified Modeling Language
Quick answers
Is Applied Optimization, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Applied Optimization, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through November 10, 2026.
How much has Applied Optimization, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $2,189,999 to Applied Optimization, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $7,206,761 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Applied Optimization, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Applied Optimization, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Research and development (N6833525C0464), from Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR), on July 9, 2025.
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- Subcontracting relationships
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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