APTIMA and Related Entity Key metrics
SHELDON
July 16, 2025
The following data provides a structured snapshot of Aptima, Inc. and its related business entities as registered in the U.S. government’s System for Award Management (SAM). It includes key organizational details such as office locations, incorporation data, unique identifiers (UEI, DUNS, CAGE), NAICS codes, business classifications, and key personnel. This information highlights Aptima’s presence across several states and territories and outlines its eligibility and compliance for federal contracting, making it a valuable resource for understanding the company’s structure and government-facing operations.
Aptima, Inc. is a for-profit corporation founded on July 31, 1995, specializing in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology (NAICS code 541715). It operates multiple registered entities across different U.S. states and territories.
This table summarizes federal funding awarded to Aptima, Inc., focusing specifically on award activity outside of SBIR/STTR programs. It includes the total dollar amount awarded, the number of distinct awards and funding types received, the time span of awards, and identifies the top funding type, department, and awarding agency—namely the Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force. The data provides a concise overview of Aptima’s award history and funding relationships within the federal government.
This table presents a comparative overview of federal funding received by various entities affiliated with Aptima, identified by their Unique Entity Identifiers (UEIs). It includes total award amounts, the number of distinct awards and funding types, award date ranges, and the predominant funding categories.
This table breaks down the types of federal funding received by Aptima, Inc., categorizing awards by funding mechanism. The three primary categories are Sheldon Transition Awards, Phase I/II SBIR/STTR, and Direct/Indirect Assistance. It quantifies the total award amounts, number of distinct awards, and the breadth of government engagement—including how many unique entities, agencies, and awarding offices were involved. The data spans from 1987 to 2025, showing that Sheldon Transition Awards not only make up the largest financial share (over $442 million) but also involved the broadest range of government offices.
This table presents a comparative analysis of Aptima, Inc.’s Sheldon Transition Awards versus its Phase I/II SBIR/STTR awards. It shows that Aptima received approximately $443 million through Sheldon Transition Awards—2.43 times more funding than the $182 million received through SBIR/STTR. Additionally, the company secured 361 distinct Sheldon Transition awards, compared to 418 SBIR/STTR awards, indicating a higher dollar-per-award ratio for Sheldon funding.
This table categorizes Aptima’s federal funding by type of funding SHELDON mechanism, listing totals across eight categories such as Procurement Contracts (Excl. SBIR/STTR), Phase I/II/III SBIR/STTR, Subcontracts, and Assistance/Sub-Assistance. For each category, it shows the total dollar amount awarded, number of distinct awards, count of unique entities, and number of awarding agencies and offices. It also includes the earliest and latest award dates per category. The largest funding sources by amount are procurement contracts and Phase III SBIR/STTR, while Phase I has the highest award count. The data provides a breakdown of how funding is distributed across award types.
This table compares Aptima’s SBIR/STTR funding across Phase I, Phase II, and FPDS Phase III categories. It includes total award amounts for each phase:
- Phase I: $34.4 million
- Phase II: $147.9 million
- Phase III (FPDS): $157.4 million
It also reports the number of distinct awards per phase, with 262 for Phase I, 159 for Phase II, and 80 for Phase III. Two ratios quantify FPDS Phase III relative to the others:
- Funding ratio (Phase III / total Phase I & II): 0.86
- Award count ratio (Phase III / total Phase I & II): 0.21
The table provides a quantitative breakdown of how SBIR/STTR awards progress through each phase in terms of volume and funding.
This table lists subcontract and sub-assistance awards involving Aptima and its affiliates as recipients. Each row represents a unique combination of funding type, awardee, and prime contractor or institution. For each pairing, the table shows the total amount awarded, the number of distinct awards, and the earliest and latest award dates. The funding originates from a range of federal agencies, predominantly within the Department of Defense and its branches, with a few awards from academic or civilian entities. Top prime contractors include Peraton, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and several universities and research institutions. The table provides insight into the scale and diversity of Aptima’s participation in federally funded subcontracting relationships.
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