KAIROS

What KAIROS does

KAIROS, Inc. is a privately held Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) founded in July 2013 and headquartered in California, Maryland. The company provides professional services to U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies across five primary capability lines: life-cycle program management, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics and sustainment, and enterprise platforms plus AI. It also operates a proprietary additive manufacturing hardware and services business under the KAIROS Additive sub-brand.

The company's technology stack combines services delivery with proprietary hardware. The cybersecurity practice implements Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST-aligned controls, zero trust architectures, penetration testing, and systems security engineering, staffed by Navy Qualified Validators and CISSP-certified personnel. The Enterprise Platforms + AI line delivers data pipeline automation, enterprise data cataloging, and AI/ML engineering aligned to CJADC2 and algorithmic warfare priorities. Under KAIROS Additive, the company designs and sells two Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing systems — the CL1720 and CL3450 — featuring approximately 3 micron accuracy, open material compatibility supporting 26% more material types than competing systems (including PEEK and Ultem), and an open-source software platform with no annual licensing fees. A three-tiered "Crawl-Walk-Run" training program and Field Technical Unit deployments in partnership with NAWCAD extend these capabilities to deployed SOCOM ground platforms overseas.

KAIROS generates revenue through three streams: (1) federal professional services delivered under time-and-materials, cost-plus, and firm-fixed-price contracts; (2) sale of proprietary 3D printing hardware, materials, and training; and (3) managed additive manufacturing print services. The company is a prime contractor on the $5 billion ceiling SeaPort-NxG IDIQ vehicle and maintains direct federal contracts with a broad set of DoD customers including NAVAIR, NAVSEA, USAFE, USSOCOM, NAWCAD, NIWC LANT, AEDC, NASA, AFSOC, the 193rd Special Operations Wing, and Marine Corps Systems Command. Leadership is founder-controlled (CEO/President Michelle Reeves and COO/Co-founder Scott Reeves), with directors and senior hires drawn from Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, KPMG, ManTech, Leonardo DRS, Crowley Government Solutions, and NAWCAD/NAVAIR civilian and military backgrounds.

Name

KAIROS

Legal name

KAIROS, Inc.

Website

https://kairosinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KAIROS is a Woman-Owned Small Business defense contractor delivering engineering, cybersecurity, program management, logistics, enterprise AI, and additive manufacturing services to U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies, augmented by proprietary 3D printing hardware under its KAIROS Additive sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Contractor Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Software, Mission Applications & Open Architecture (MOSA) Systems (IMABAOAM)

Keywords

• Defense contractor services
• Additive manufacturing systems
• Cybersecurity services
• Program management services
• Engineering lifecycle support

Headquarters

HQ city

California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Government Professional Services: KAIROS generates revenue through federal government contracts delivering professional services including engineering, cybersecurity, program management, logistics, training, and IT services. Revenue is earned through time-and-materials, cost-plus, and firm-fixed-price contract structures on DoD and federal agency engagements.
2. Additive Manufacturing Products and Services: Sale of proprietary 3D printing systems (CL1720, CL3450), materials, and associated training services. Products sold directly to defense, commercial, and academic customers.
3. Additive Manufacturing Print Services: Capable of producing 1 to 1,000+ parts, print services support unique customer designs across a broad range of materials tailored to mission-specific demands.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KAIROS is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor delivering life-cycle program management, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics and sustainment, enterprise platforms and AI, and additive manufacturing services to federal and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. The company also develops and sells proprietary Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing systems (CL1720 and CL3450) under its KAIROS Additive sub-brand for defense, commercial, and academic customers.

Product overview

KAIROS is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor offering a portfolio of professional services including cybersecurity, engineering, program management, logistics, training and education, and additive manufacturing. The company operates a product-plus-services model centered on its proprietary KAIROS Additive sub-brand, which encompasses the CL1720 and CL3450 Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing systems. These proprietary 3D printers feature ~3 micron accuracy, support fiber-reinforced thermoplastics comparable to metal, and include an open-source platform with no annual license fees. Complementing the hardware, KAIROS Additive offers training programs and additive manufacturing design engineering services. The remaining capabilities (Cybersecurity, Engineering, Enterprise Platforms + AI, Program Management, Logistics, Training & Education) represent KAIROS' core professional services offerings delivered to federal and DoD clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KAIROS Additive: Advanced Additive Manufacturing (AM) division developing proprietary 3D printing systems (CL1720 and CL3450), providing material research, design engineering, and manufacturing services. Operates at kairosadditive.net.
• KAIROS KARES

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive cybersecurity analysis and implementation services including Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework, penetration testing, and zero trust architectures for DoD and federal clients.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering support across system lifecycle including requirements definition, planning, design, operations, maintenance, and closeout. Includes RAPID Engineering, Digital Trinity, and specialized functional engineering.
• Enterprise Platforms + AI Platform engineering services for large-scale data automations, software application operations, and AI/ML engineering services. Includes platform engineering, data science, AI model development, and CJADC2 decision engineering.
• Program Management Services Full lifecycle program management services including integrated master scheduling, acquisition support, agile/scrum implementation, earned value management, and business intelligence.
• Logistics and Sustainment Services Customized logistics and supply chain support services including integrated logistics support, maintenance planning, life cycle sustainment, and strategic logistics planning.
• Training and Education Services Training and education solutions using Decision Science methodology, incorporating modeling and simulation, Myers-Briggs assessments, and economic analysis for mission-focused training programs.
• CL1720 3D Printing System Advanced Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing system delivering ~3 micron accuracy with superior print speed. Scalable system supporting thermoplastic materials including fiber-reinforced thermoplastics with strength comparable to metal. Sold to defense, commercial, and academic customers.
• CL3450 3D Printing System Advanced Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing system. Scalable system supporting a wide range of thermoplastic materials including fiber-reinforced thermoplastics with strength comparable to metal, designed for precision and durability.
• Additive Manufacturing Print Services Print-on-demand additive manufacturing services capable of producing 1 to 1,000+ parts per order, supporting unique customer designs across a broad range of materials tailored to mission-specific demands.

Quantifiable outcome

• SeaPort-NxG contract ceiling value of $5 billion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• NAWCAD (Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAIROS provides Subject Matter Expertise to NAWCAD supporting additive manufacturing (AM) capability growth strategies, offering consultation on 3D part design and production, and evaluating printed components for performance and reliability. KAIROS is actively deploying and supporting NAWCAD Field Technical Units (FTUs) delivering maintenance and sustainment services for ground mobile SOCOM platforms overseas.
• Commercial Defense OrganizationssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAIROS partners with commercial, civilian, and national defense organizations to address critical risk areas that hinder mission success—delivering strategic, actionable solutions that drive operational effectiveness.
• Academic InstitutionssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnerships with academic institutions enable KAIROS to remain at the forefront of additive manufacturing innovation, underpinned by extensive background in defense aviation.
• Industry PartnerssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAIROS maintains strong industry partnerships enabling comprehensive AM innovation, technology development, and implementation for defense and commercial applications.
• Government Contracting OfficerscoreOthersKAIROS maintains direct relationships with Government Contracting Officers and serves as liaison supporting customer procurement needs. Brandy Lawrence serves as main point of contact with all Government Contracting Officers and industry partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: Mid-to-large defense IT and engineering services prime with deep Navy/DoD customer base and prior employer of multiple KAIROS BD leaders. Provides overlapping cybersecurity, C4ISR, and mission-focused engineering services to NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and other Navy commands similar to KAIROS's portfolio.
• SAIC: Large defense and federal IT services prime operating across Navy, Air Force, and federal civilian agencies with overlapping engineering, platform integration, AI/ML, and program management capabilities. Comparable to KAIROS at much larger scale with similar customer overlap at NAVAIR and NAVSEA.
• Stratasys: Largest industrial polymer 3D printing incumbent offering FDM/FFF systems competing directly with KAIROS Additive's CL series. Sells into defense, aerospace, and automotive with substantially larger installed base, distribution, and government contracting experience.
• Leidos: Large defense and federal services prime with broad portfolio covering defense electronics, logistics, engineering, and IT modernization. Overlaps with KAIROS in Navy engineering services, cybersecurity, and platform engineering, while also operating at substantially greater scale and program size.
• CACI International: Major federal IT and defense services prime offering overlapping engineering, cyber, intelligence, and mission systems support to DoD customers. Comparable to KAIROS in Navy and special operations mission support work, though at much larger scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest U.S. defense and federal professional services prime where multiple KAIROS senior leaders (including COO Scott Reeves and BD leads Chris Cannavaro and Scott McKay) previously held senior roles. Offers overlapping engineering, cyber, and program management services to DoD and federal civilian customers, but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Markforged: Public industrial 3D printing company specializing in fiber-reinforced FFF systems serving defense, aerospace, and manufacturing customers. Direct competitor to KAIROS Additive's CL1720/CL3450 product line on FFF technology, defense customer overlap, and point-of-need manufacturing positioning.
• ICF International: Mid-sized professional services firm delivering engineering, cybersecurity, IT modernization, and program management to federal civilian and defense clients. Closely comparable to KAIROS in firm size, federal customer mix, and professional services orientation, providing a useful size-and-mix benchmark.
• CALIBRE Systems: Mid-sized defense and federal professional services firm delivering program management, engineering, training, and IT services to DoD and federal civilian agencies. Closely comparable to KAIROS in scale, federal customer mix, and capability portfolio, providing a peer benchmark on small/mid defense services competition.

Emerging players

• Velo3D: Emerging industrial metal and alloy additive manufacturing company serving aerospace and defense customers with high-precision 3D printing systems. Adjacent competitor to KAIROS Additive in defense AM, with overlap on mission-critical aerospace/defense applications but focused on metal rather than FFF thermoplastic systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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