Applied Thin Films, Inc.
Skokie, IL Doing business as A T F I
- UEI
- S5SDX2NKH4J9
- CAGE
- 1FCZ3
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 8261 Elmwood Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
- Website
- atfinet.com
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Materials
- Chemicals
- Commodity Chemicals
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbir phase II topic #N191-026 | Naval Sea Systems Command | $1,958,012 | |
| Large 3D CMC RF windows for extreme hypersonic environments | Air Force Research Laboratory | $1,783,276 | |
| Sbir phase i - ultra-thin ceramic film based passive electronics | Shared Services Center | $149,415 | |
| Research and development | Naval Air Warfare Center | $1,998,700 | |
| Research and development | Naval Air Warfare Center | $239,968 |
About Applied Thin Films, Inc.
Applied Thin Films, Inc., operating as A T F I, is a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business based in Skokie, Illinois that develops advanced ceramic coatings, composite materials, and thin-film technologies for defense and aerospace applications as a prime contractor exclusively under total small business set-asides. The company is subcontinent Asian (Asian-Indian) American-owned and has operated as a federal contractor since 2001, with a capability footprint rooted in SBIR Phase I and Phase II contracts across the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and NASA.
The vendor's customer base concentrates heavily on defense and aerospace R&D agencies. The top three funding organizations — the Air Force Research Laboratory (10 awards, $9.1 million combined potential value), Naval Sea Systems Command (10 awards, $7.1 million), and Naval Air Systems Command's Naval Air Warfare Center (9 awards, $6.7 million) — account for 81% of awards and 97% of combined potential value. The Air Force and Navy dominate both volume and dollars; the vendor serves 12 distinct federal agencies total but operates nearly exclusively within defense and space research channels rather than civilian procurement.
Representative work includes a $2.519 million cost-plus-fixed-fee SBIR Phase II contract from Naval Sea Systems Command (awarded February 2026, completion February 2029) supporting the Space Based Infrared System High program with advanced materials research and performance coatings; a $1.78 million firm fixed-price contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (awarded July 2024, completion October 2026) for development of large three-dimensional ceramic matrix composite radio frequency windows designed for extreme hypersonic environments; and a $149 thousand SBIR Phase I purchase order from NASA (awarded August 2023, completion February 2024) for ultra-thin ceramic film-based passive electronics research.
A T F I operates as a pure prime contractor — all 48 recent awards are prime contracts carrying no subcontract footprint. Activity volume is sparse: one award per year or fewer in 2019–2020, a single award each in 2023, 2024, and 2026. Combined potential value across all awards is $24 million against $31.7 million in obligated dollars, indicating mature contract performance. One award carrying $1.8 million in potential value faces ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months and therefore recompete exposure. The vendor's category concentration centers on applied research and exploratory development in physical and engineering sciences (NAICS 541712 predominates with 17 awards), with emphasis on R&D for defense systems and electronics applications.
Quick answers
What is Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s UEI?
Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is S5SDX2NKH4J9.
What is Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s CAGE code is 1FCZ3.
What is Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)).
Where is Applied Thin Films, Inc. located?
Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 8261 Elmwood Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA.
Is Applied Thin Films, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through December 9, 2026.
What is Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Applied Thin Films, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Sbir phase II topic #N191-026 (N0002426C3000), from Naval Sea Systems Command, on February 25, 2026.
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