Engense, Inc.
Camarillo, CA Doing business as Dfndr Armor
- UEI
- V3MEN8U4SLX8
- CAGE
- 70U82
- Primary NAICS
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- 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
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2255 Pleasant Valley Rd suite g, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA
- Website
- engense.com
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Industrial Conglomerates
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- SIC code
- 39 Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8512115378 ! Lightweight enhance | Clothing and Textiles | $6,451,200 | |
| Full rate production (FRP) vital torso protection (VTP) enhanced side ballistic inserts (esbi) plate variant | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $41,760 | |
| Full rate production (FRP) vital torso protection (VTP) enhanced side ballistic inserts (esbi) plate variant | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $17,465,396 | |
| 8511519041 ! Lightweight enhance | Clothing and Textiles | $1,826,242 | |
| 8511289680 ! Lightweight enhance | Clothing and Textiles | $5,373,460 |
About Engense, Inc.
Engense, Inc., doing business as Dfndr Armor, is a minority-owned and Hispanic American-owned corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since November 2013, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of lightweight military-grade personal protective equipment. Located in Camarillo, California, the company is a for-profit manufacturer of goods with an active federal contract vehicle registration. As a small business, Dfndr Armor has established itself as a key provider of advanced ballistic protection systems for military and law enforcement personnel, focusing on innovative armor technologies that enhance personnel safety and mobility.
The company has predominantly secured federal contract awards from the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier through the Vital Torso Protection - Body Armor Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. These contracts, valued between $3,085 and $15,040,325, are primarily for the production and delivery of Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) and Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert (ESBI) hard armor plates. The contracts have consistently been firm-fixed-price delivery orders without specific set-aside designations, targeting critical personnel protection capabilities. In addition to Army contracts, Dfndr Armor has also received a smaller purchase order from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region for ballistic armor plates. The contract awards demonstrate the company's specialized expertise in manufacturing advanced, lightweight protective equipment for military and law enforcement applications, with performance locations primarily in Camarillo, California.
Contract vehicles
SBA capabilities narrative
Engense Inc. develops and manufactures advanced hard armor composite solutions designed to defeat small arms threats. The technology is applied to body, vehicle and aircraft armor. Custom product solutions are also available based on customer need.
Quick answers
What is Engense, Inc.'s UEI?
Engense, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is V3MEN8U4SLX8.
What is Engense, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Engense, Inc.'s CAGE code is 70U82.
What is Engense, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Engense, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing).
Where is Engense, Inc. located?
Engense, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 2255 Pleasant Valley Rd suite g, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA.
Is Engense, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Engense, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through June 21, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does Engense, Inc. hold?
Engense, Inc. holds a place on 1 federal contract vehicle: Vital Torso Protection - Body Armor.
What is Engense, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Engense, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 8512115378 ! Lightweight enhance (SPE1C126F4298), from Clothing and Textiles, on May 21, 2026.
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