DEFENSE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC (SC)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2020
- $2.97M
- $2,965,278under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 3
- with positive net obligations
- Latest action
- Jul 9, 2025
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Apr 22, 2027
Registration
- Entity structure
- Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
- Business start date
- Aug 28, 2013 (13 years)
- Location
- Ladson, SC
- State of incorporation
- South Carolina
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- defengserv.com
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 25, 2026 are not yet public).
Contract actions that the Department of Defense both funds and awards are withheld at the source for 90 days, so DoD awards signed after Jul 25, 2026 are not yet public.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI ZARBK643DRY8. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2020. Top lists show the largest five by share of this vendor's net obligations; the shares do not sum to 100%.
Net obligations by fiscal year of action
- FY2024: $555,300
- FY2023: $2,298,649
- FY2020: $111,329
Total across 3 fiscal years: $2,965,278
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Defense$2,965,278, 100%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Department of the Army$2,965,278, 100%
Top NAICS by obligations
Top product and service codes by obligations
- AC12National defense r&d services; department of defense - military; applied research$2,798,178, 94.4%
- AZ11R&d- other research and development (basic research)$167,099, 5.6%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)(primary)
- 332311Prefabricated Metal Building and Component ManufacturingSmall
- 332313Plate Work ManufacturingSmall
- 332322Sheet Metal Work ManufacturingSmall
- 332710Machine ShopsSmall
- 336390Other Motor Vehicle Parts ManufacturingSmall
Show all 12 NAICS codes6 more NAICS codes
- 336413Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingSmall
- 336992Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component ManufacturingSmall
- 488190Other Support Activities for Air TransportationSmall
- 541330Engineering Services
- 541420Industrial Design ServicesSmall
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesSmall
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Veteran-Owned Business
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Product and service codes (PSC)
- 2305GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES
- 2310PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES
- 2350COMBAT, ASSAULT, AND TACTICAL VEHICLES, TRACKED
- 2355COMBAT, ASSAULT, AND TACTICAL VEHICLES, WHEELED
- 4910MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
- AS23Transportation R&D Services; Aerospace Research; Experimental Development
- J023MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES
- K023MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES
- L023TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES
- N023INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES
Federal Capability Statement
Defense Engineering Services, LLC (DES) provides design and build services, technical solutions, and custom tools/machines for a variety of industries. DES offers mechanical and electrical design solutions combined with the ability to prototype, test, and manufacture hardware. DES’s prototype capabilities include metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, integration, and assembly. With specific experience in design for military applications, automotive, aviation, armor, mission kits, submarine systems, and ship systems, DES works across multiple branches of the US Military and other commercial industries. With a focus on technical excellence and project management discipline, DES has successfully completed more than 150 projects since it was founded in 2013. DES is located in Charleston, South Carolina and is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. DES has experience working in a secure environment.
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- W56HZV23C0007Definitive contractDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- W56HZV20C0081Definitive contractDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- W5170123C0027Definitive contractDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for DEFENSE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 3 verified points of contact. Past Performance contacts are the recommended outreach channel for due-diligence references; Government Business contacts handle procurement-facing correspondence.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration. Contacts displaying numeric or placeholder names have been filtered (defense-in-depth).
Physical Address
6920 WEBER BLVD STE 300
LADSON, SC, 29456
USA
Mailing Address
6920 WEBER BLVD
STE 300
LADSON, SC, 29456
USA
Government Business Contact
Gregor J Gordon
6920 WEBER BLVD
STE 300
LADSON, SC, 29456
USA
Electronic Business Contact
Gregor J Gordon
6920 WEBER BLVD
STE 300
LADSON, SC, 29456
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
Robert Cole
Managing Principal
6920 WEBER BLVD
STE 300
LADSON, SC, 29456
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
DEFENSE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires April 22, 2027.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration (FAR responses, registration status). Always verify active exclusions against the authoritative record on SAM.gov before contract award.
Compliance & Risk Assessment
Source: SAM.gov FAR responsesSuspension/Debarment Status
SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion
Public Display
Entity information is publicly displayed
Disaster Relief Registry
Not registered for disaster relief
Bonding Information
No bonding information provided
EDI
Not declared in SAM.gov
Business Structure
Source: SAM.govRegistration Details
Source: SAM.govInitial Registration
Last Update
Registration Activation
Fiscal Year End
Country of Incorporation
Congressional District
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