Cardinal Point Captains, Inc.

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc.

Maritime services and scientific support provider

Overview

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. provides maritime operational and technical support to government agencies and research organizations, including vessel management, licensed crews, on-site scientific support, geospatial services, unmanned aerial and underwater systems, offshore inspections, and imaging sonar distribution. It works by supplying skilled personnel and technology through prime or subcontractor roles, backed by a DCAA-approved cost accounting system and full insurance for at-sea services to support federal contracts with NOAA, the Navy, and other clients. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with nationwide operations and a focus on compliant, reliable maritime support that spans ocean science, defense, and offshore operations. Its goal is to help government and research missions run safely and efficiently while expanding national capabilities in ocean science and offshore infrastructure.

About Cardinal Point Captains, Inc.

Simplify's Rating
Why Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Robotics & Automation

Government & Public Sector

Defense

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • NOAA awarded CPC a $49.9 million ONMS IDIQ in October 2025.
  • NOAA task orders totaling millions in 2024-2025 show repeat buying momentum.
  • Indeed listed 15 CPC jobs in March 2025, signaling active staffing demand.

What critics are saying

  • NOAA dominates CPC revenue, concentrating risk in one buyer and procurement cycle.
  • If NOAA cuts sanctuaries spending after 2025 awards, CPC loses its biggest growth engine.
  • Federal contracting shifts to larger integrators quickly, squeezing CPC's narrow maritime niche.

What makes Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. unique

  • CPC won NOAA ProTech Oceans in 2019 and ProTech 2.0 in 2024.
  • CPC combines vessel operations, scientific support, and unmanned systems for federal missions.
  • CPC holds SDVOSB status, DCAA-approved accounting, and at-sea insurance for government work.

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