Gradient Marine
San Diego, CA Doing business as Ocean Guys Engineering PC
- UEI
- C349NM5Z51E8
- CAGE
- 858W3
- Primary NAICS
- 541330 Engineering Services
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- SBA certifications
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HUBZone Firm· Current
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 3057 J St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
- Website
- gradientmarine.com
- Founded
- 2018
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Marine
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
- 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 | $500 |
| FY2024 | $0 |
| FY2023 | $139,834 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum guarantee task order for associated seaport NXG MAC awards. | Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy) | $500 | |
| Kickoff briefing materials & FWA cert. | Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) | $139,834 |
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leidos, Inc. | FA807524F0036 | $77,701 | |
| Scientific Research Corporation | N6600123F1029 | $1,369,682 |
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About the company
Gradient Marine, doing business as Ocean Guys Engineering PC, is a San Diego-based corporate entity registered in SAM.gov with SBA certifications as a HUBZone and small disadvantaged business. The company appears to specialize in maritime and defense-related engineering services, with a focus on supporting naval and defense research and development initiatives. As a Subchapter S Corporation, Gradient Marine provides professional services to federal agencies, particularly within the Department of Defense maritime and technology sectors.
The company has received multiple federal contract awards demonstrating its capabilities in engineering support, training development, and research services. Recent prime contract awards include a $239,822 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract with Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, focused on delivering kickoff briefing materials and Federal Wide Area certification. Gradient Marine has also performed sub-contract work for Scientific Research Corporation, executing engineering services and training development/delivery contracts, with specific focus on MDA (Missile Defense Agency) related projects. The company's contracts have included both total small business set-aside designations and open competition awards.
Gradient Marine holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) through the SEAPORT-NXG program with Naval Sea Systems Command, with a $4 billion ceiling value extending through January 1, 2029. This multiple-award IDC allows the company to compete for future task orders supporting naval systems commands, with potential service areas including maritime surveillance, undersea solutions, research and development, and training development. The initial task order under this IDC is a minimal $500 guarantee, but the contract provides substantial potential for future task order competitions across various maritime and defense technology domains.
SBA capabilities narrative
Gradient Marine specializes in maritime surveillance & undersea warfare. We support CONUS and OCONUS USG projects in maritime security mission areas (i.e. Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), etc.). Services fall into several categories: 1) engineering & technical solutions; 2) strategic planning; 3) operations support; 4) acquisition expertise; and 5) program management. Typical support may include capability gap analysis, requirements & CONOPS development, technical & programmatic Subject Matter Expert (SME) services, engineering design & analysis, test planning & support, project coordination & portfolio management, and technical & financial risk analysis.
We have expertise in manned & unmanned maritime systems; command, control, communications, computers, & intelligence (C4I) technology; conventional & unconventional acquisitions; Foreign Military Sales (FMS) projects; and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs.
Quick answers
Is Gradient Marine registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Gradient Marine's SAM.gov registration is active through February 26, 2027.
Which SBA certifications does Gradient Marine hold?
Gradient Marine holds HUBZone Firm certification from the SBA.
Which contract vehicles does Gradient Marine hold?
Gradient Marine holds a place on 1 federal contract vehicle: Seaport-NXG.
How much has Gradient Marine received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $500 to Gradient Marine in fiscal year 2025 and $140,334 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Gradient Marine's most recent federal award?
Gradient Marine's most recent federal contract award is Minimum guarantee task order for associated seaport NXG MAC awards (N0017825F7401), from Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy), on March 6, 2025.
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