Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC
Minneapolis, MN Doing business as Sift
- UEI
- HT19FEFNVXC5
- CAGE
- 1NHZ1
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 319 N 1st Ave #400, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
- Website
- sift.net
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Information Technology
- Software & Services
- Internet Software & Services
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
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 | $3,116,995 |
| FY2025 | $6,478,048 |
| FY2024 | $8,739,459 |
| FY2023 | $4,690,217 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $2,532,641 | |
| 2 | Department of the Navy | $584,354 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation | FA865125CB002 | $60,000 |
Grant awards
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About the company
Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC, doing business as Sift, is a small business research and development consulting firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in advanced artificial intelligence, human factors, and innovative technological solutions for federal agencies. The company focuses on delivering cutting-edge research and development services primarily to defense and scientific research organizations, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, optimization algorithms, autonomous systems, and educational technology applications. Sift has established itself as a key innovator in developing complex technological solutions that address national security, defense, and scientific research objectives.
Through its federal contract awards, Sift has predominantly worked with defense-related agencies such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Department of the Army. The company's contract work spans multiple research domains, including influence campaign detection, adversarial reasoning, optimization algorithms, and autonomous systems development. Most of Sift's federal contracts are Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I and Phase II awards, typically set aside for small businesses. Notable contract projects include the HORATIO program for detecting online influence campaigns, PROACTV for analyzing conjunctive threats and vulnerabilities, and INCAS for developing techniques to track geopolitical influence campaigns. Sift frequently collaborates with subcontractors like RTX BBN Technologies, the University of Southern California, and other research institutions to enhance its technological capabilities.
In terms of federal grant awards, Sift has focused on educational technology and genomics research, particularly developing innovative digital learning tools. The company has received grants from agencies like the National Human Genome Research Institute and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to create educational games such as GENOMICE and Gut Grief. These projects aim to improve genomics literacy among high school and college students by developing interactive, web-based digital games that teach complex scientific concepts through strategic problem-solving and customized feedback. The grants emphasize creating inclusive learning environments that can appeal to diverse student populations and potentially increase interest in biomedical science careers.
Sift holds a federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) with DARPA, valued at $1,999,705.00, focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence and human-machine interaction technologies. This Other Transaction IDV enables the company to pursue innovative research in areas such as AI-driven systems for detecting geopolitical influence campaigns, developing optimization algorithms, creating autonomous systems for complex scenarios, and designing tools for analyzing adversarial tactics in information operations. The contract also supports Sift's ongoing work in educational technology and genomics research, particularly the development of interactive, AI-driven digital learning tools designed to teach complex scientific concepts to students at various educational levels.
Quick answers
Is Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through August 21, 2027.
How much has Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $6,478,048 to Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $23,024,720 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC rank among federal contractors?
Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC ranked #46 in PSC AC15, #78 in PSC AC11 and #79 at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in FY2025.
What is Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC's most recent federal award?
Smart Information Flow Technologies LLC's most recent federal contract award is Small business innovation research - AF251-0004 - promoting transparent emic understanding (proteus) (FA238425CB037), from Air Force, on September 16, 2025.
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- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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