Detroit Defense, Inc.

Santa Barbara, CA Detroit Defense, Inc. Part of Detroit Defense Systems, LLC

UEI
QLKSLPDN66W9
CAGE
1CJM7
Primary NAICS
541330 Engineering Services
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
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Corporate family
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Website
ricardo.com
Founded
1915
Employees
1K-5K
Estimated annual revenue
$500M-$1B
Industry
  1. Industrials
  2. Capital Goods
  3. Construction & Engineering
  4. Civil Engineering
SIC code
87 Engineering & Management Services
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Recent federal awards

Detroit Defense, Inc.'s 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
Port operations services for abrams system enhancement package version 3 tanks for the taiwan management office (TMO) Contract · W912CH25FA062 ACC Warren $26,090
Kings BAY ABS install Contract · N6470925F0016 Navy Installations Command $232,615
These services will support the fair share sustainment program (fssp), which allows members nations to collaborate… Contract · W912CH24F0202 ACC Warren $459,310
These services will support for the M1A1 fair share sustainment program (fssp), which allows member nations to… Contract · W56HZV23F0170 ACC Warren $527,526
These services will support for the M1A1 FMS fair share sustainment program (fssp), which allows member nations to… Contract · W56HZV22F0161 ACC Warren $218,117

About Detroit Defense, Inc.

Detroit Defense, Inc. is a for-profit corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since December 18, 2006, with a registration set to expire on August 1, 2026. Located in Santa Barbara, California, the company specializes in providing technical services to U.S. federal government agencies, with a primary focus on vehicle-related engineering, prototyping, integration, and sustainment projects. The company has demonstrated capabilities in supporting military vehicle systems, particularly in areas of maintenance, logistics, and technological enhancement.

Through prime and sub federal contract awards, Detroit Defense, Inc. has performed a range of services primarily centered on military vehicle systems, with a notable emphasis on the Abrams tank and related military vehicle technologies. The company has secured multiple delivery order contracts with the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Ground Combat Systems, specifically supporting the Fair Share Sustainment Program (FSSP) for M1A1 tanks. These contracts, typically issued under the General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), have involved port operations services, engineering and logistics support, and collaborative efforts to sustain global fleet maintenance. The contracts have consistently been awarded without specific set-aside designations and have involved work related to foreign military sales, integrated logistics plans, and technical documentation.

In terms of federal grant awards, Detroit Defense, Inc. has been heavily involved in sub-grant activities with the National Center For Manufacturing Sciences Inc. These grants have focused on advanced technological developments for military and transportation systems. The grant portfolio includes projects spanning vehicle health management systems, advanced braking and suspension systems, model-based system engineering, cybersecurity solutions, wireless communications improvements, and autonomous system reliability enhancements. Many of these grants are multi-phase projects targeting incremental improvements in maintenance, sustainment, and technological capabilities of military and transportation vehicles.

Detroit Defense, Inc. holds two significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDV) contracts. One is a multiple-award IDV from the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command, valued at approximately $249.7 million, which provides engineering design, systems engineering, and product acquisition services across various technological domains including combat systems, C5ISR technologies, and airborne mission systems. The other is a single-award IDV from the Army's TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, focused on providing anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control retrofit kits for military vehicles. These IDVs demonstrate the company's capability to support complex, long-term technological enhancement and engineering support projects across different military branches.

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Quick answers

What is Detroit Defense, Inc.'s UEI?

Detroit Defense, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is QLKSLPDN66W9.

What is Detroit Defense, Inc.'s CAGE code?

Detroit Defense, Inc.'s CAGE code is 1CJM7.

What is Detroit Defense, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?

Detroit Defense, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services).

Where is Detroit Defense, Inc. located?

Detroit Defense, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is Santa Barbara, CA, USA.

Is Detroit Defense, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Detroit Defense, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 26, 2027.

Who is Detroit Defense, Inc.'s parent company?

Detroit Defense, Inc. is part of Detroit Defense Systems, LLC.

Which contract vehicles does Detroit Defense, Inc. hold?

Detroit Defense, Inc. holds a place on 5 federal contract vehicles, including MAS, NAVAIR RAPID MAC MA-IDIQ and PSS.

What is Detroit Defense, Inc.'s most recent federal award?

Detroit Defense, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Port operations services for abrams system enhancement package version 3 tanks for the taiwan management office (TMO) (W912CH25FA062), from ACC Warren, on June 15, 2025.

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