Ascendarc, Inc.
Portland, OR
- UEI
- VRVVME77NKB5
- CAGE
- 9PLC8
- Primary NAICS
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- 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
- 7324 SW 32nd Ave, Portland, OR 97219, USA
- Website
- ascendarc.com
- Founded
- 2023
- Industry
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- Telecommunication Services
- Diversified Telecommunication Services
- Integrated Telecommunication Services
- SIC code
- 48 Communications
- 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 | $109,997 |
| FY2024 | $1,874,906 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid, scalable narrowband satellite communications | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $109,997 | |
| Rapid, scaleable geosynchronous communications | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $1,799,924 | |
| Rapid, scaleable geosynchronous bandwidth | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $74,982 |
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About the company
Ascendarc, Inc. is a small, for-profit corporate entity based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in advanced satellite communications technology research and development. Registered in SAM.gov with a current registration valid through December 18, 2025, the company focuses on innovative telecommunications solutions for government agencies, particularly within the aerospace and defense sectors. The company has demonstrated expertise in developing cutting-edge communication technologies, specifically targeting rapid and scalable satellite communication systems for geosynchronous and narrowband applications.
Ascendarc, Inc. has exclusively worked with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, receiving three sequential federal contract awards. These contracts, valued between $74,982 and $1,799,924, are focused on developing advanced geosynchronous and narrowband satellite communication technologies. The contracts are all set aside for small businesses and follow a progressive research and development pathway, starting with a Phase I SBIR contract for $74,982 in December 2023, followed by a Phase I STTR contract for $109,997 in January 2025, and most recently a Phase II STTR contract for $1,799,924 in August 2024. Each contract aims to prototype and study feasibility of expanded communication bandwidth and rapid, scalable communication systems, with a clear emphasis on potential military and civilian system applications.
Quick answers
Is Ascendarc, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Ascendarc, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 7, 2027.
How much has Ascendarc, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $109,997 to Ascendarc, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $1,984,903 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Ascendarc, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Ascendarc, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Rapid, scalable narrowband satellite communications (FA864925P0174), from Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC), on January 14, 2025.
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