Signature Science, LLC, established in 2001 as a subsidiary of Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), emerged from Radian Corporation's Special Environmental Services unit with expertise dating back to 1991 [2]. The company specializes in scientific and technical consulting across national security, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, and engineering sectors [2].
Under the leadership of President and CEO Brian J. Schimmoller [5], the company is guided by an experienced executive team and governed by a Managers Committee chaired by SwRI President and CEO Adam L. Hamilton, P.E. [1]. Key leadership positions include:
- Michael A. Regester - Vice President, Administration
- Sara Szmania, MBA - Director, Charlottesville Operations [1]
Operating from its headquarters in Austin, Texas, Signature Science maintains strategic locations across the United States to serve its diverse client base [6]:
- Arlington, VA (Washington D.C. area)
- Charlottesville, VA
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ
The company has established itself as a prominent federal contractor, supporting critical national security, public safety, and health security initiatives [6]. Their contract portfolio includes significant vehicles and programs:
- GSA Multiple Award Schedule (GS-00F-105CA)
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Defense OTA
- Joint Enterprise Research Development Acquisition Program
- Multi-Phase Chemical Agent Detector (MPCAD) program ($30M+ OTA contract)
- Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD) program [8]
Signature Science maintains rigorous quality management and compliance standards, demonstrated through:
- ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory operations [7]
- Comprehensive FAR compliance
- ITAR and EAR export control compliance
- Defense Trade Controls registration [2]
The company's commitment to ethical business practices is reinforced by:
- Established Ethics Review Board with dedicated Ethics Officer
- Comprehensive Code of Conduct
- Anonymous ethics reporting system [3]
Recent achievements highlight Signature Science's continued growth and innovation in forensic genomics and defense technology. Notable accomplishments include:
- IARPA award of $3.8M for Phase 2 of TEI-REX radiation detection program (2024) [3]
- BARDA selection for automated pathogenic virus detection technology [4]
- Development of MixDeR SNP mixture deconvolution workflow [6]
The company maintains a robust small business utilization program [1], supporting:
- Veteran-owned small businesses
- HUBZone small businesses
- Small disadvantaged businesses
- Women-owned small businesses
Through strategic partnerships and continued innovation, Signature Science remains at the forefront of scientific and technical consulting, serving both government and industry clients with distinction [9].