What Analytical Services & Materials does

Analytical Services & Materials, Inc. (AS&M) is a privately held, SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business founded in 1983 in Hampton, Virginia, that provides specialized engineering, research, and technical services to U.S. federal agencies. Its primary customers are NASA (LaRC, AFRC, GSFC, JSC), the Department of Defense (U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army), and the Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Coast Guard, TSA), with secondary commercial aerospace work for Blue Origin, SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney. The company holds a Top-Secret Facility Clearance, ISO 9001:2015, and CMMI Level 2 DEV certifications, and delivers work through major federal contract vehicles including GSA MAS (47QRAA21D001S, 2021-2031), GSA OASIS Small Business Pools 1/3/4, and Navy Seaport NexGen.

AS&M's core technical assets are the proprietary PAB3D three-dimensional multiblock Navier-Stokes CFD code, used by NASA Langley and General Electric for propulsion-airframe integration and aerodynamic analysis, and a Digital Image Correlation (DIC) testing service built on Correlated Solutions' VIC-3D platform, with 20+ years of NASA LaRC experience and sub-pixel displacement resolution below 0.001 inches. Beyond these, the company offers wind tunnel testing, custom software development (C#/.NET, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python), controls engineering (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, ABB), data analytics (Microsoft Power Platform), quality assurance (Atlassian toolchain), and program management. The VIKAS joint venture extends the company into U.S. Army simulation and training at Fort Rucker.

The business model is professional services revenue via U.S. federal contracts on Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fee, and Firm Fixed Price terms, accessed through pre-qualified contract vehicles and direct prime and subcontractor relationships. AS&M has no disclosed external funding and operates with 101-250 employees across 15+ U.S. states, generating industry-leading small-business recognition (NASA Agency Small Business Subcontractor of the Year 2021; SBA National Prime Contractor of the Year 2006; consecutive NASA Langley Mentor-Protégé awards 2022-2023).

Name

Analytical Services & Materials

Legal name

Analytical Services & Materials, Inc.

Website

https://asm-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Analytical Services & Materials, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business founded in 1983 providing engineering, R&D, CFD software (PAB3D), and Digital Image Correlation testing services primarily to NASA, DoD, and DHS federal agencies, with secondary commercial aerospace work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Engineering & Technical Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion Test, Integration & Certification Services (IMABADAN), Defense R&D, Test, Evaluation & Innovation (BPAIAHAC), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Aerospace engineering services
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Digital image correlation
• Government contracting services
• Wind tunnel testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contract Services: AS&M derives revenue primarily through U.S. federal government contracts including NASA, Department of Defense (Air Force, Navy, Army), and Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard, TSA). Contract types include Time & Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Fee (CPFF/CPAF), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The company also supports commercial aerospace customers and holds GSA contract vehicles for federal procurement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AS&M provides research, engineering, and technical services primarily to U.S. federal agencies (NASA, DoD, DHS) and commercial aerospace customers. Core offerings span engineering services, IT/software development, testing and evaluation, program management, and R&D, plus proprietary PAB3D CFD software and Digital Image Correlation (DIC) non-destructive testing services.

Product overview

Analytical Services & Materials (AS&M) is a SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business providing integrated engineering consulting and technical services primarily to federal government agencies including NASA Langley. The company operates a portfolio of proprietary software products and specialized testing services. Core offerings include PAB3D (a CFD solver for aerodynamics and propulsion analysis), Digital Image Correlation testing services using VIC-3D technology, and wind tunnel testing. AS&M also delivers software development, controls engineering, data analytics, quality assurance, and program management services. The company maintains CMMI Level 2 DEV certification for software development and holds Top-Secret facility clearance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAB3D: Three-dimensional multiblock Navier-Stokes code for propulsion integration and general aerodynamic analysis, developed by AS&M for use by NASA Langley, General Electric, and other organizations
• DIC Services

Products and services

• PAB3D A proprietary three-dimensional multiblock Navier-Stokes computational fluid dynamics code developed for propulsion integration and general aerodynamic analysis. Solves simplified Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes equations with a two-equation k-epsilon turbulence model, offering hybrid options (URANS/LES, PANS), parallel support across platforms, and a unified UPMS GUI. Used by NASA Langley, General Electric, and other aerospace organizations.
• Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Services Non-contact, non-destructive testing service using 3D Digital Image Correlation technology (VIC-3D system from Correlated Solutions, Inc.) to measure shape, deformation, surface strains, displacements, velocity, and operational mode shapes on test specimens. Capable of sub-pixel displacement resolution of less than 0.001 inches. Provided to NASA Langley Research Center and commercial customers for over 20 years.
• Wind Tunnel Testing Services Aeronautics and wind tunnel testing services for aerospace and defense applications, supporting NASA centers and government customers.
• Software Development Services Custom software development services including C#/.NET, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python-based solutions for data analytics, testing, and control systems.
• Controls Engineering Services Industrial control systems engineering using Allen-Bradley PLCs, Rockwell Software, PanelViews, and ABB drives for automation solutions.
• Data Analytics Services Business intelligence and analytics services using Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and SQL/DAX.
• Quality Assurance Services Software quality assurance using Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) for testing and verification within software development operations.
• Program Management Services Program management and administrative support for government and defense projects.
• Testing & Evaluation Services Third-party testing services including transportation security equipment testing and materials evaluation for government agencies such as TSA.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering support including aeronautics, wind tunnels, facilities, research and development, and technical support services.
• Space and Earth Science Data Analysis Scientific data analysis services for space and earth science applications supporting NASA centers.
• Center Maintenance and Operations Facility maintenance and operations support for research centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Displacement resolution less than 0.001 inches with DIC technology

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NASA (Langley Research Center and other centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS&M has a proven track record of successful partnerships with NASA through multiple contracts including Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Support (CMOE); Research, Science and Engineering Services (RSES); Space and Earth Science Data Analysis (SESDA-V); and Engineering and Technical Support Services (ETSS) at NASA LaRC, AFRC, GSFC, and JSC.
• U.S. Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS&M provides engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense through the U.S. Air Force as part of federal contracting operations.
• U.S. NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS&M supports the U.S. Navy through federal contracting vehicles including Seaport NexGen and direct contract work.
• U.S. Army (via VIKAS Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIKAS, AS&M's joint venture, was awarded a prime contract with the U.S. Army to perform Director of Simulation's (DOS) Live Virtual Constructive Gaming (LVCG) Mission support at U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), Fort Rucker. Contract has one-year base period with four one-year options.
• U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS&M supports Department of Homeland Security through U.S. Coast Guard with MRS Program Management Support as prime contractor.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS&M is TSA approved to provide Third Party Testing (TPT) to conduct TPT at airports across the U.S. through the Integrated Testing Support Services (ITSS) contract.
• Jacobs TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS&M collaborates with Jacobs Technology as a subcontractor or partner on engineering and technology services projects.
• AmentumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS&M collaborates with Amentum as a subcontractor or partner on support services contracts.
• General ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral Electric uses PAB3D CFD software developed by AS&M for propulsion integration and aerodynamic analysis on aircraft configurations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Analytical Mechanics Associates: Long-standing Hampton, VA-based engineering services firm supporting NASA Langley with aeronautics, CFD, and structural analysis. Closely comparable in size, customer base, and technical scope to AS&M.
• MEI Technologies: Small business providing aerospace engineering, R&D, and program management services to NASA and DoD, including NASA Langley work. Direct comparable in scale, customer mix, and technical offerings.
• COLSA Corporation: Small business engineering services contractor supporting NASA, Air Force, and Missile Defense Agency with software, systems engineering, and T&E services. Directly comparable size and federal aerospace focus.
• ERC Incorporated: NASA-focused engineering services small business providing aerospace engineering, science, and IT support to NASA centers including Langley. Comparable contract vehicle profile and customer mix.
• Aegis Aerospace: Small business providing aerospace R&D, testing, and engineering services to NASA JSC and other government customers. Closely comparable as a small, technically specialized NASA-focused federal contractor.
• HX5 LLC: Small business federal contractor providing engineering, R&D, and technical services to NASA, DoD, and other agencies. Comparable size and federal aerospace/defense customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Jacobs Solutions: Global engineering services and program management firm with extensive NASA and DoD aerospace work, often as the prime contractor. Comparable technical scope but at vastly larger scale.
• SAIC: Major federal IT and engineering services contractor supporting NASA, DoD, and intelligence agencies across systems engineering and T&E. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities to AS&M.
• Leidos: Large federal scientific, engineering, and IT services prime supporting NASA, DoD, and DHS with systems engineering and program management capabilities. Operates in the same federal services space at much greater scale.
• KBR (Science & Space business): Large federal services and aerospace engineering contractor providing mission support, science, and engineering services across NASA and DoD. Operates in the same space at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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