Empower Equity Inc.

Ithaca, NY Doing business as Empeq

UEI
MY24PYPFNDM5
CAGE
8H8U7
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
  • For Profit Organization
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
10 Whitted Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Website
empeq.co
Founded
2016
Employees
11-50
Estimated annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Industry
  1. Industrials
  2. Capital Goods
  3. Construction & Engineering
SIC code
17 Special Trade Contractors
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 $0
FY2025 $2,000,000
FY2024 $0
FY2023 $1,352,654

Contract awards

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About the company

Empower Equity Inc., operating under the doing business as name Empeq, is a for-profit small business located in Ithaca, New York, that specializes in research and development services for the U.S. Department of the Air Force. The company is registered in SAM.gov and maintains an active federal contractor status with expertise spanning electronics, optics, predictive maintenance, and supply chain security technologies. Empeq has demonstrated a strong track record of securing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from the Air Force Research Laboratory, positioning itself as a capable technology developer focused on advancing Air Force operational and logistics requirements through innovative solutions.

Empeq's federal contract portfolio consists of four prime contract awards totaling approximately $3.35 million, all funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory between November 2022 and August 2025. The company's work has progressed through the SBIR program pipeline, beginning with Phase I efforts in late 2022 and 2023 focused on emerging capability areas including energy efficiency site surveys for military bases and predictive maintenance analytics for equipment performance optimization. This foundational work culminated in Phase II contracts addressing rapid counterfeit part detection systems—a critical capability for supply chain security and weapon systems integrity. Most recently, Empeq secured a $2 million definitive contract awarded in August 2025 under SBIR Phase II Topic AFX236-DPCSO1, with performance extending through February 2027 and execution based in Warner Robins, Georgia. The majority of Empeq's awards carried Total Small Business set-aside designations, with only the most recent $2 million award issued without a set-aside designation. All contracts were structured as firm fixed-price arrangements, reflecting the research and development nature of the work and Empeq's ability to deliver defined technical solutions within predetermined cost parameters.

SBA capabilities narrative

EMPEQ's revolutionary SaaS product uses computer vision to identify mechanical and electronic equipment and parts and immediately provision insights like age and remaining useful life, country of origin, predictive maintenance, and part authenticity.

There are over 1 million counterfeit parts in the U.S. defense supply chain and more than 70% of these parts could be traced back to China.

Founded by a former NSA-tasked, service-disabled Marine veteran who previously held a DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance.

A small business based in Upstate New York.

Quick answers

Is Empower Equity Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Empower Equity Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through April 30, 2027.

How much has Empower Equity Inc. received in federal contracts?

Federal contracts obligated $2,000,000 to Empower Equity Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $3,352,654 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

What is Empower Equity Inc.'s most recent federal award?

Empower Equity Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is The contractor shall provide all personal, labor, tools, transportation, material, equipment and services IAW… (FA857125C0044), from Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC), on August 7, 2025.

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