Lockheed Martin Aculight Corporation
Lockheed Martin Aculight Corporation, operating as Lockheed Martin Aculight Corp, is a division of Lockheed Martin Corporation specializing in directed energy laser systems, advanced optics, and prototyping services for the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Registered to receive federal awards since February 2002, this for-profit manufacturer primarily serves defense agencies with high-energy laser technologies and related support services. Lockheed Martin Aculight is at the forefront of developing and integrating cutting-edge laser systems for military applications, leveraging its expertise in optics, photonics, and advanced manufacturing to deliver innovative solutions for national defense needs.
The company has been awarded numerous prime contracts across military services, focusing on research, development, integration, testing, and prototyping of high-energy laser systems, specialized optical components, and directed energy weapon technologies. Notable projects include the Airborne Higher Energy Laser (AHEL) support services for the Navy and Air Force, valued at over $3.7 million, and a $28 million DARPA contract to develop compact, scalable high-energy laser sources. Lockheed Martin Aculight has also supported the Navy's High Energy Laser program, the Air Force's directed energy research portfolio, and various DARPA technology development efforts. The company frequently collaborates with subcontractors such as Damping Technologies, Powerphotonic, and Jenoptik Optical Systems to provide specialized components and services. Additionally, Lockheed Martin Aculight has participated in SBIR Phase III contracts for the Naval Air Systems Command, demonstrating its involvement in advanced research and development initiatives.
Lockheed Martin Aculight holds several significant federal contract IDVs that underscore its role in advancing directed energy technologies. A $230.7 million Other Transaction Agreement with the Army supports the IFPC-HEL PROTOTYPES program, focusing on delivering prototype directed energy weapons and advanced optics for infantry fighting vehicles. The company also holds a $75 million multiple-award IDV from Naval Sea Systems Command for high-energy laser rapid prototyping services, including hardware fabrication, optical components, complete prototype systems, and associated software. This vehicle enables the Navy to accelerate its testing and integration of high-energy laser systems. Furthermore, a $12.3 million single-award IDV from Naval Sea Systems Command covers technical and subject matter expert services for repairing, integrating, demonstrating, and upgrading High Energy Laser and Airborne High Energy Laser systems. These IDVs collectively position Lockheed Martin Aculight as a key provider of directed energy solutions across multiple defense agencies, supporting the development and deployment of next-generation laser technologies for military applications.
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Not listed 22121 20th Ave SE, Bothell, WA 98021, USA
2/28/02 1/13/26 Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. is a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer of goods that provides advanced aviation systems, defense, and space technology products and services to the U.S. federal government. Registered in SAM.gov since March 2002, the company has extensive experience supporting propulsion and power generation programs for military aircraft, satellites, and other applications through prime and subcontract awards. Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, a British multinational corporation known for its expertise in aerospace, defense, and power systems.
Through federal contract awards, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. has provided a wide range of goods and services to various government agencies. These include power thermal management systems for the Army, advanced closed Brayton convertor systems for NASA's fission surface power projects, field service representative support for the V-22 Osprey program, and reusable high Mach turbine engine technologies for the Air Force. The company has also worked on modeling power management systems, full propulsion flowpath demonstrations, and lift fan capability improvements. Notable contract awards have come from the Department of Defense (including Army, Navy, and Air Force), NASA, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Rolls-Royce often collaborates with subcontractors such as Mattco Forge, Inc., International Mezzo Technologies, Inc., and Quality Mill Supply Co Inc. for specialized components and services.
In the realm of federal grants, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. has participated in various research and development efforts. The company has conducted foil bearing research for aerospace applications in partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington, supported by the Office of Naval Research. It has also contributed to particle ingestion research on turboshaft engines in collaboration with Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Additionally, Rolls-Royce has worked on developing machine learning-assisted integrated computational materials engineering frameworks with Advanced Technology International. The company has also been involved in turbine model validation efforts with the University of Michigan, funded by NASA. These grant-funded projects demonstrate Rolls-Royce's commitment to advancing aerospace technologies and materials science.
Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs). The company was awarded a $75 million multiple-award IDIQ contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command for high energy laser rapid prototyping, running from March 2023 to March 2028. This contract supports the Navy's research and development of high energy laser capabilities through extensive laboratory and field testing. Rolls-Royce also secured a position on the Air Force's $950 million Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) multiple-award IDIQ, which aims to develop networked command and control capabilities through May 2025. Additionally, DARPA awarded the company a $1.4 million Other Transaction IDV for the DARPA Research Program (SABLE), focusing on advanced sensing and communications technologies. These IDVs position Rolls-Royce to provide cutting-edge technologies and services across various defense and aerospace domains.
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Not listed 2059 S Tibbs Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241, USA
3/6/02 3/15/25 Nuburu Inc.
Nuburu Inc. is a manufacturer of goods specializing in high-speed, high-quality metal processing and groundbreaking blue laser technology, capable of efficiently interacting with metals for industrial applications. Through the SBIR program, Nuburu has provided research to develop laser systems for NASA.
As a prime contractor, Nuburu has delivered a Phase I SBIR research project for NASA to advance space mission technologies through developing a long range blue laser beaming system. They also hold a Phase II SBIR with the Air Force Research Laboratory to perform research on high speed, large area format additive manufacturing using metal printing systems. Additionally, Nuburu has provided research on blue laser drone defense shields under an Air Force SBIR Phase I award. As a subcontractor under a Naval Sea Systems Command indefinite delivery vehicle, Nuburu will provide rapid prototyping services for high energy laser systems.
Nuburu holds a Naval Sea Systems Command indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide high energy laser rapid prototyping services, including hardware, software, and prototype deliverables to support laboratory and field testing. This multiple award vehicle has a 5 year period of performance and $75 million ceiling to develop shipboard technologies. Delivery orders under this IDV are to be competed among awardees. Nuburu has already received one order to satisfy the mandatory minimum obligations.
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Not listed Not listed 12/4/16 2/6/25 General Atomics
General Atomics, founded in 1955 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a leading defense and technology company that provides a wide range of advanced products and services to the U.S. federal government. The company specializes in developing cutting-edge technologies for defense, energy, and scientific research applications. General Atomics' offerings to the government include aircraft systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, directed energy weapons, nuclear technologies, electromagnetic systems, and advanced materials. As both a prime contractor and subcontractor, General Atomics serves various Department of Defense (DOD) agencies, the Department of Energy (DOE), NASA, and other federal entities, delivering specialized components, systems, and research and development services.
Through federal contract awards, General Atomics has supplied a diverse array of goods and services to support national defense and scientific research initiatives. For the Department of the Navy, the company has delivered components and services for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for aircraft carriers, as well as sustainment services for naval aviation programs. General Atomics has also provided various electronic components, power supplies, and specialized equipment to the Defense Logistics Agency. For the Air Force, the company has conducted research on electromagnetic launch capabilities for lunar resource exploitation. The Missile Defense Agency has contracted General Atomics for advanced sensor characterization and maintenance services. Additionally, the company has supplied reactor spare parts and licensing support to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. These contracts typically do not have set-aside designations, reflecting General Atomics' position as a large, established defense contractor.
Federal grant awards to General Atomics have primarily supported research and development in energy and advanced materials. The Department of Energy has awarded multiple grants to the company through programs such as the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. These grants have funded projects including the development of silicon carbide pre-ceramic polymers for efficient manufacturing of ceramic matrix composites, research on superconducting undulators, and studies on fusion energy technologies. General Atomics has also received grants from the Office of Naval Research for projects such as developing a universal CAP-ICME model. In many of these grant-funded projects, General Atomics collaborates with academic institutions such as the University of Colorado, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Maryland, leveraging their expertise to advance scientific understanding in critical areas of national interest.
General Atomics holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with federal agencies, positioning the company as a key supplier across a broad spectrum of defense and space technologies. The company is part of NASA's $6 billion Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (RAPID IV) multiple-award contract, which allows for the rapid procurement of spacecraft and related services. With the Naval Sea Systems Command, General Atomics has a $75 million multiple-award IDV for high energy laser rapid prototyping, supporting the development and testing of advanced laser systems. The company also holds a basic ordering agreement with the Naval Supply Systems Command for providing spare parts and components to sustain Navy and Marine Corps systems. Additionally, General Atomics is part of the $47 billion Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) with the Air Force, which facilitates the rapid development of novel weapons technologies. These IDVs allow various agencies to quickly access General Atomics' expertise and capabilities for diverse mission requirements.
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Not listed 3550 General Atomics Ct, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
10/3/01 8/19/25 Dynetics, Inc.
Dynetics, Inc. is a mid-tier defense and aerospace company that provides a wide range of engineering services, hardware, software, and specialized technical capabilities to the U.S. federal government. As a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, Inc., Dynetics supports critical programs across the Department of Defense, NASA, and other federal agencies. The company's expertise spans areas such as precision guided munitions, missile defense, aerospace sensors, directed energy technologies, test and evaluation systems, threat simulations, virtual training environments, and modeling/simulation platforms. Dynetics has established itself as a versatile contractor capable of delivering complex technical solutions across multiple defense domains.
Through its prime and subcontract awards, Dynetics has delivered diverse products and services to multiple defense and civilian agencies. For the Air Force, Dynetics has provided small glide munitions, engineering services for modular air-dropped packages, and laboratory intelligence validated emulator (LIVE) virtual constructive production and sustainment. The company has supported NASA with laser air monitoring systems, lunar lander concept development, and feasibility studies for large Space Launch System payloads. Army contracts have included work on the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 prototype and long-range persistent surveillance systems. Dynetics has also provided engineering support for Navy programs, including tactical integrated threat and target training systems. The company frequently partners with major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon as both a prime and subcontractor, leveraging its specialized capabilities across various programs. These contract awards typically do not have set-aside designations, reflecting Dynetics' position as a mid-tier contractor.
Dynetics has received federal grant subawards through the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences for projects related to qualifying advanced materials and processes for extreme environmental applications. These grants, awarded by the Department of Defense, support research and development efforts to enhance materials and manufacturing processes for use in challenging military environments. The work likely involves testing and evaluating new materials and production techniques to improve the performance and durability of defense systems operating under extreme conditions. While the grant activities appear more limited in scope compared to Dynetics' contract work, they demonstrate the company's involvement in cutting-edge research and development projects that complement its broader defense and aerospace portfolio.
Dynetics holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that facilitate rapid acquisition of its services across government agencies. The company is a prime contractor on the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) vehicle, allowing it to provide a broad range of professional services to federal customers. Dynetics also holds IDVs with the Air Force for Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator (LIVE) Virtual Constructive Production and Sustainment, as well as Test Systems and Equipment Capabilities. The company participates in multiple-award IDVs such as the Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) for Air Force weapons and munitions programs, and the Test and Evaluation Technologies for Ranges, Armaments, and Spectrum II (TETRAS II) contract. Additionally, Dynetics has been awarded IDVs for high energy laser rapid prototyping with the Navy and signal/image processing development for advanced munitions with the Air Force Research Laboratory. These IDVs span a wide range of technical domains and allow various defense agencies to quickly access Dynetics' specialized capabilities.
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Not listed 1002 Explorer Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 35806, USA
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