Aqwest, LLC
Larkspur, CO
- UEI
- GELKYCZTCY69
- CAGE
- 4SFU0
- 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)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 8276 Eagle Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118, USA
- Website
- aqwest.com
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Information Technology
- Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
- Semiconductors
- SIC code
- 36 Electronic & Other Electric Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $2,695,175 |
| FY2024 | $3,074,651 |
| FY2023 | $289,876 |
Contract awards
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Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength-tunable visible picosecond laser | Office of Science | $2,499,834 | |
| High-pulse energy high-repetition rate laser | Office of Science | $1,299,929 | |
| Thulium-based ceramic amplifier for laser acceleration | Office of Science | $199,947 | |
| Advanced magnetic air separation technology | Office of Science | $149,932 | |
| Integrated large UFL model suite | Department of Energy | $149,976 |
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About the company
Aqwest, LLC is a small business limited liability company headquartered in Larkspur, Colorado, specializing in photonics, thermal management, and energy solutions for defense and aerospace applications. The company has established itself as a recurring performer in federal small business innovation programs, with a strong track record of delivering advanced laser systems, fiber-optic components, and related photonics technologies to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Aqwest's expertise spans the development and commercialization of specialized optical isolators, fiber-coupled isolators, ultrashort pulse lasers, and satellite shielding technologies, positioning the company as a key contributor to the federal government's advanced materials and directed energy research priorities.
Through federal contract awards, Aqwest has demonstrated substantial technical capability and program execution across multiple defense agencies. The company has received seven prime federal contract awards totaling approximately $6.9 million, all designated as total small business set-asides under the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Recent major awards include an $1.8 million firm fixed-price contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory awarded in August 2025 for development of a high-energy, multi-component optical isolator for 2-micron fiber lasers, and a $2.99 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center awarded in April 2024 for advanced photonics research and development. Additional contract work has focused on fiber-coupled isolators for high-average and peak power applications in pulsed fiber amplifiers, ultrashort pulse lasers operating in gigahertz burst modes, and satellite shielding against directed energy threats. These contracts reflect Aqwest's specialization in optical and photonics components critical to the Air Force Research Laboratory and Naval Air Warfare Center missions, with contract values ranging from approximately $150,000 to nearly $3 million and completion dates extending through 2027.
Aqwest has also secured federal grant funding through the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The company received a project grant award dated February 14, 2022, for research and development of a wavelength-tunable visible picosecond laser, with an ultimate completion date of April 13, 2026. This grant award reflects the company's capability to pursue cutting-edge photonics research beyond traditional defense contracting and demonstrates its competitive positioning in civilian research funding opportunities. The grant represents Aqwest's expansion into advanced basic research aligned with the nation's scientific priorities while maintaining its core focus on innovative laser and photonics technologies applicable to both defense and civilian sectors.
SBA capabilities narrative
Research and developmnent of ultrashort pulse lasers, high-energy lasers, high-performance heat sinks for thermal management of high-density electronics, energy efficiency
Quick answers
Is Aqwest, LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Aqwest, LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through October 28, 2026.
How much has Aqwest, LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $2,695,175 to Aqwest, LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $6,059,702 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Aqwest, LLC's most recent federal award?
Aqwest, LLC's most recent federal contract award is Sbir II: high energy, multi-component, optical isolator for 2 micron fiber lasers (FA945125CX027), from Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC), on August 12, 2025.
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