Zapata Technology provides research and development services under NAICS 541715 for the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and federal science agencies. As a VA-verified VOSB and SBA 8(a) certified firm, our TS/SCI cleared scientists and engineers conduct applied R&D in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and advanced computing to solve the nation’s most complex technical challenges.
What NAICS 541715 Covers
NAICS code 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) — covers establishments engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences. This includes applied research, prototype development, technology maturation, and experimental testing for defense and national security applications.
Our 541715 Capabilities
AI & Machine Learning Research
Applied research in deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative AI, and neural architecture search. Development of novel AI models for ISR, signals intelligence, and autonomous decision-making systems.
Cybersecurity Research
Vulnerability research, threat intelligence analysis, offensive security tool development, cryptographic protocol analysis, and advanced persistent threat (APT) countermeasure research.
Autonomous Systems
Research in autonomous navigation, swarm intelligence, human-machine teaming, sensor fusion algorithms, and autonomous mission planning for unmanned platforms.
Advanced Computing
High-performance computing optimization, quantum computing readiness assessments, edge computing research, and distributed computing architectures for real-time defense applications.
Prototype Development
Rapid prototyping of technology solutions through SBIR/STTR, OTA, and BAA mechanisms. Transition of research concepts to fieldable capabilities through agile development sprints.
Data Science & Analytics Research
Novel algorithm development for large-scale data analysis, predictive modeling, geospatial intelligence analytics, and multi-source data fusion for intelligence applications.
Contract Vehicles
Zapata Technology holds positions on multiple government-wide contract vehicles for rapid procurement under NAICS 541715:
OASIS+
Unrestricted & Small Business pools for complex professional services
8(a) STARS III
SBA 8(a) GWAC for IT solutions and services
SeaPort-NxG
Navy IDIQ for engineering and technical services
Qualifications & Certifications
Typical Contract Examples Under NAICS 541715
Zapata Technology conducts applied research and experimental development for Department of War and Intelligence Community sponsors. The following represent typical R&D scopes delivered under NAICS 541715:
AI/ML Research for Tactical Edge Deployment
Applied research in neural network optimization, model compression, and edge inference techniques that enable AI capabilities to run on size, weight, and power-constrained tactical hardware, bringing machine learning from data center environments to forward-deployed soldiers and sensors in disconnected and contested network conditions.
Computer Vision Research for ISR Applications
Research and development of advanced computer vision algorithms for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, including object detection in degraded imagery, change detection in satellite and aerial photography, automated target recognition, and multi-sensor image fusion techniques for full-motion video and synthetic aperture radar platforms.
Prototype Development for Army Modernization Priorities
Rapid prototyping of technology solutions aligned to Army modernization priorities including long-range precision fires, next-generation combat vehicles, future vertical lift, network modernization, air and missile defense, and soldier lethality, leveraging SBIR/STTR, OTA, and BAA acquisition mechanisms to accelerate innovation timelines.
Natural Language Processing for SIGINT and OSINT
Research into multilingual natural language processing, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, and automated translation models for signals intelligence and open-source intelligence applications, enabling analysts to process foreign-language text data at scale and extract actionable intelligence from unstructured document collections.
Past Performance Under NAICS 541715
Zapata Technology has conducted applied research and development across multiple defense and intelligence programs:
Army G2 / INSCOM
Conducted AI/ML research and prototype development for Army intelligence applications, including computer vision model development for imagery analysis, natural language processing research for multi-language document exploitation, and machine learning algorithm optimization for deployment on classified processing infrastructure at Fort Gordon.
USASOC
Performed applied research for United States Army Special Operations Command in areas including tactical edge computing, sensor data fusion algorithms, and rapid prototype development of mission planning tools that transitioned from research concepts to operational capabilities used by special operations forces.
DISA / JITC
Developed experimental automated testing methodologies and prototype tools for the Joint Interoperability Test Command, researching novel approaches to interoperability testing that reduced certification timelines and improved test coverage for joint command, control, and communications systems.
Why Choose Zapata Technology for NAICS 541715
Research-to-Production Pipeline
Unlike pure research firms, Zapata Technology maintains full-stack software engineering and DevSecOps capabilities that enable us to transition research prototypes directly into production-grade, accredited systems without requiring a separate integration contractor.
Cleared AI/ML Scientists
Our research staff holds active TS/SCI clearances, enabling them to work directly with classified operational data during the research process rather than relying on synthetic datasets that may not represent real-world conditions and threat environments.
Multiple R&D Acquisition Pathways
We are experienced with SBIR/STTR, Other Transaction Authority, Broad Agency Announcements, and traditional contract mechanisms for R&D, giving program managers flexibility to structure research efforts using the procurement vehicle that best fits their requirements and timeline.
Mission-Focused Applied Research
Every research effort at Zapata Technology begins with an operational problem and ends with a deployable capability. Our scientists work alongside operators and analysts to ensure research outputs directly address warfighter needs rather than producing academic papers without practical application.
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From AI research to prototype development, Zapata Technology brings cutting-edge R&D capabilities to the most challenging defense and intelligence problems.
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