Aware Inc.
Burlington, MA
- UEI
- GZXSNU74BRF6
- CAGE
- 3NGJ8
- Primary NAICS
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 76 Blanchard Rd, Burlington, MA 01803, USA
- Website
- aware.com
- Founded
- 1986
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- 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 | $1,014,427 |
| FY2025 | $1,955,041 |
| FY2024 | $1,427,119 |
| FY2023 | $4,348,788 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Justice | $497,480 | |
| 2 | Social Security Administration | $487,905 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $29,043 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aware biosp maintenance and support | Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency | $599,078 | |
| Part number: CLI-nexai-wsrt | Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy) | $218,962 | |
| Aware capturesuite licenses and maintenance | Customs and Border Protection | $232,253 | |
| Aware software maintenance | Headquarters Division (FBI) | $28,941 | |
| FY18 aware iafis server | Justice Management Division (OBD) | $52,968 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leidos, Inc. | 15A00020FAQA00189 | $151,200 | |
| Leidos, Inc. | HT003825F0007 | $125,000 | |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | 70RDA124FR0000005 | $39,388 | |
| Peraton Inc. | 47QFMA24F0012 | $133,399 | |
| Leidos, Inc. | HT003823F0011 | $125,000 |
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Similar vendors
| Vendor | Location | Primary NAICS |
|---|---|---|
| Roc | Denver, CO | 513210 Software Publishers |
| Cross Match Technologies, Inc. | — | 334118 Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing |
| Fulcrum Biometrics, Inc. | San Antonio, TX | 423430 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers |
| Regula Forensics Inc. | Reston, VA | 513210 Software Publishers |
| Idemia NSS | Alexandria, VA | 513210 Software Publishers |
About the company
Aware Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, is a leading provider of biometric identification and digital evidence examination software solutions to federal agencies. The company specializes in developing and maintaining mission-critical biometrics platforms that support identity verification, fingerprint processing, and forensic analysis across multiple Department of Defense and civilian federal agencies. Aware's extensive portfolio demonstrates significant expertise in creating customized software solutions for government operations, with a particular focus on supporting critical security, counterintelligence, and law enforcement initiatives.
Aware Inc. has received substantial federal contract awards as a prime contractor across multiple agencies and contract types, totaling over $12 million in recent awards. Prime contract awards include a $5.38 million definitive contract from the Department of Justice for the Justice Criminal Information Services (JCIS) Aware Enterprise perpetual license agreement and ongoing support through September 2027; a $5.04 million delivery order from the Social Security Administration for HSPD-12 program software licenses and maintenance through March 2028; a $599,078 firm fixed-price purchase order from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency for AWARE BioSP software maintenance and support through September 2026; a $232,253 purchase order from Customs and Border Protection for maintenance and support of 4,904 Aware CaptureSuite licenses; and a $218,962 purchase order from Naval Sea Systems Command. Additional prime awards include smaller maintenance and support contracts from the Social Security Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Department of the Army. The company's service offerings encompass software licensing for BiometricSuite workstations, BioSP server maintenance, disaster recovery maintenance, fingerprint capture and processing capabilities, photo identification systems, document scanning functionality, and comprehensive technical support. As a subcontractor, Aware has partnered with major defense contractors including Peraton Inc., Leidos Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Consolidated Nuclear Security, and Deloitte Consulting on contracts supporting the Defense Manpower Data Center enterprise information technology systems, DMDC hardware and software integration, and HSPD-12 initiatives. All of Aware Inc.'s prime federal contract awards have been made without set-aside designations, reflecting the company's incumbent status and unique capabilities as the exclusive developer and maintainer of its proprietary biometric software platforms.
Quick answers
Is Aware Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Aware Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 19, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does Aware Inc. hold?
Aware Inc. holds a place on 2 federal contract vehicles, including IT-70 and MAS.
How much has Aware Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $1,955,041 to Aware Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $8,745,375 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Aware Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Aware Inc. ranked #17 in NAICS 811212, #89 in NAICS 51929 and #94 at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in FY2025.
What is Aware Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Aware Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Aware biosp maintenance and support (HS002125PE013), from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, on October 1, 2025.
On GovTribe
See Aware Inc.'s full federal record
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