Detroit Defense, Inc.
Santa Barbara, CA Part of Detroit Defense Systems, LLC
- UEI
- QLKSLPDN66W9
- CAGE
- 1CJM7
- Primary NAICS
- 541330 Engineering Services
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 541340 Drafting Services
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- 541420 Industrial Design Services
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541613 Marketing Consulting Services
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- 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- 541618 Other Management Consulting Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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Parent
Detroit Defense Systems, LLC · Troy, MI
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Parent
Detroit Defense Systems, LLC · Troy, MI
K4DVCN9PJMP4
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- Website
- ricardo.com
- Founded
- 1915
- Employees
- 1K-5K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $500M-$1B
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Construction & Engineering
- 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 .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $118,672 |
| FY2025 | $449,265 |
| FY2024 | $386,431 |
| FY2023 | $440,230 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $118,672 |
Contract vehicles
Expired vehicles (2)
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC | 47QFAA20F0001 | $346,868 | |
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC | 47QFAA20F0001 | $5,214,634 | |
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC | 47QFAA20F0001 | $47,730 | |
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC | 47QFAA20F0001 | $31,321 |
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Center For Manufacturing Sciences Inc. | HQ00342420008 | $1,615,193 | |
| National Center For Manufacturing Sciences Inc. | HQ00342020007 | $1,580,479 | |
| National Center For Manufacturing Sciences Inc. | HQ00342020007 | $601,998 |
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About the company
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.
Quick answers
Is Detroit Defense, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Detroit Defense, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 26, 2027.
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.
How much has Detroit Defense, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $449,265 to Detroit Defense, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $1,394,597 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Detroit Defense, Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Detroit Defense, Inc. ranked #93 in PSC J019 in FY2025.
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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- IDV awards
- Contract vehicles
- Subcontracting relationships
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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