Hepburn and Sons

Hepburn and Sons

Naval architecture, systems, and defense consulting

Overview

Hepburn and Sons LLC provides engineering and consulting services to the U.S. maritime sector, focusing on government and DoD work. It covers naval architecture, materials science, systems engineering, cybersecurity, program management, and warfare systems, delivered through three divisions: Advisory Services, Mission Systems, and Technology Development. It differentiates itself with deep naval experience led by retired Captain Rick Hepburn and a strong emphasis on transitioning research and development into practical defense applications, plus collaborations with major defense contractors. Its goal is to act as a trusted advisor and contractor that accelerates defense technology and ship readiness, supported by SBIR/STTR programs and planned expansion, including a new headquarters in Virginia to foster defense tech innovation.

About Hepburn and Sons

Simplify's Rating
Why Hepburn and Sons is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Industrial & Manufacturing

Cybersecurity

Defense

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.6M

Headquarters

Manassas, Virginia

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 headquarters plan adds 80 jobs and an innovation hub in Prince William County.
  • SBIR.gov lists 2025 Navy and DTRA awards, showing active near-term demand.
  • The firm’s 68.75% SBIR Phase II conversion supports technology transition income.

What critics are saying

  • SeaPort-NxG ordering window ends January 2029, threatening backlog renewal.
  • The 2028 headquarters build-up delays productivity, hiring, and recruiting returns.
  • DoD budget shifts to primes like BAE and Booz Allen can squeeze Hepburn's niche.

What makes Hepburn and Sons unique

  • Rick Hepburn’s NAVSEA pedigree gives direct credibility with Navy buyers.
  • SeaPort-NxG prime contract N0017819D7760 sustains engineering access through January 2029.
  • SBIR portfolio shows $16.5 million awarded, proving repeatable defense innovation execution.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.6M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Company News

SBIR.gov
Sep 13th, 2026
Awards | SBIR

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