Essential Aero Inc.
Rocklin, CA
- UEI
- VNNKTHUNGNS3
- CAGE
- 8JRP3
- 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
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- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541618 Other Management Consulting Services
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 4465 Granite Dr STE 700, Rocklin, CA 95677, USA
- Website
- essentialaero.com
- Founded
- 2020
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
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 | $0 |
| FY2024 | $1,287,962 |
| FY2023 | $1,152,413 |
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About the company
Essential Aero Inc. is a small business that specializes in developing autonomous aerospace technologies for the U.S. Air Force. The company has been registered to receive federal government awards since April 2020 and has consistently secured contracts through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Essential Aero Inc. focuses on creating innovative solutions for airfield operations and safety, particularly in the areas of foreign object debris (FOD) detection and removal, as well as runway and taxiway maintenance.
Recent federal contract awards to Essential Aero Inc. demonstrate the company's expertise in autonomous systems for airfield management. In March 2024, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded Essential Aero a $1,214,367 contract for the development of an Autonomous Foreign Object Debris Collection System, building upon their previous work in FOD detection. The company also received a $73,595 contract in December 2023 for an Autonomous Runway and Taxiway Blower System. Earlier contracts included a $69,967 award for an Autonomous Foreign Object Debris Detection System and a $1,082,446 contract for the "Essential Aero Ramp Runner," a low-cost all-weather flight line efficiency solution. All of these contracts were awarded by the AFRL under the SBIR program and designated as total small business set-asides, highlighting Essential Aero Inc.'s position as a key innovator in autonomous airfield technologies for the U.S. Air Force.
SBA capabilities narrative
Pioneers in the adaptation of UAS (drone) technologies to the needs of governmental and commercial entities.
Public/Private development partnerships
UAS System Design, Integration, Development
FAA Type and Production Certification of UAS
Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development
Implementation and operationalization program management
System and Sensor research, development, testing
Quick answers
Is Essential Aero Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Essential Aero Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 4, 2027.
How much has Essential Aero Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $2,440,375 to Essential Aero Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Essential Aero Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Essential Aero Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Autonomous foreign object debris collection system (FA864924P0415), from Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC), on March 7, 2024.
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