Beam-Wave Research, Incorporated

Beam-Wave Research, Incorporated, doing business as Beam Wave Research Inc., is a minority-owned, for-profit small business that specializes in advanced technology research and development for the U.S. federal government. The company, registered in SAM.gov since 2003, focuses on developing cutting-edge electron gun systems and beam transport capabilities for defense and scientific applications. Beam-Wave Research primarily supports naval and defense-related projects, with expertise in electronic warfare and directed energy programs for naval aviation platforms.

The company has secured several significant federal contract awards in recent years, predominantly from Department of Navy entities. In February 2024, Beam-Wave Research was awarded a $1,693,459 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II work on advanced electron gun systems and beam transport capabilities for the Space-Based Infrared System. Previously, in July 2022, the Office of Naval Research granted the company a $239,362 SBIR Phase I contract for initial concept and feasibility studies. Another notable award came from the Naval Air Warfare Center in October 2020, a $1,585,717 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for SBIR Phase II research and development work to support naval aviation platforms. All of these contracts were designated as total small business set-asides, highlighting the company's importance in the federal small business contracting landscape.

Beam-Wave Research has also demonstrated its capabilities in securing federal grant funding. In June 2020, the company was awarded a project grant by the Department of Energy's Office of Science. This grant, with the Federal Grant Award ID DESC0020883, was for the development of a "High-Efficiency Multiple-Beam Inductive Output Tube." The project had a completion date of June 30, 2021. This grant showcases Beam-Wave Research's expertise beyond defense applications, extending into civilian scientific research and development. The company's ability to secure both defense contracts and civilian grants underscores its versatility and the broad applicability of its advanced technology solutions.