Advanced Nanophotonics, LLC

Advanced Nanophotonics, LLC, operating under the trade name Lambda Consulting, is a corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since June 2016, with registration valid through September 2025. The company appears to specialize in advanced nanotechnology solutions, with a particular focus on developing cutting-edge components for scientific research, specifically in the domain of exoplanet detection and imaging technologies. As a for-profit limited liability company, Advanced Nanophotonics has positioned itself as an innovative small business capable of delivering sophisticated technological solutions to federal agencies.

The company has secured multiple federal contract awards from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center, primarily through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. These awards demonstrate the company's expertise in developing next-generation components for exoplanet detection and characterization technologies. Specifically, Advanced Nanophotonics has been awarded contracts for creating carbon nanotube masks (apodizer mirrors) used in advanced imaging systems for exoplanet and Earth observations. The contracts have been structured as total small business set-asides, with a progression from a Phase I SBIR award of $166,388 in August 2023 to a subsequent Phase II contract valued at $899,871 in August 2024. Most recently, the company received a $11,000 purchase order for specialized carbon nanotube masks, demonstrating its ability to provide precise, high-tech components for scientific research. The company's place of performance appears to be located in Harwood, Maryland, and its work consistently supports NASA's broader efforts in astronomical research and technological innovation.