Brayton Energy LLC
Hampton, NH Part of Creare LLC
- UEI
- DLTJUW1K6SA3
- CAGE
- 4TFR2
- 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
- FY2025 rankings
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Its parent company, Creare LLC, ranks:
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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Parent
Hanover, NH
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Parent
Hanover, NH
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- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 75 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842, USA
- Website
- braytonenergy.net
- Founded
- 2004
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Industrial Conglomerates
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- SIC code
- 35 Industrial Machinery & 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 | $375,000 |
| FY2025 | $750,000 |
| FY2024 | $2,652,113 |
| FY2023 | $139,944 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $375,000 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | HR001123C0036 | $250,000 | |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | HR001123C0036 | -$400,000 | |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | HR001123C0036 | $578,393 | |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | HR001123C0036 | $400,000 | |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | HR001123C0036 | $1,461,506 |
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Grant awards
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About the company
Brayton Energy LLC is a Hampton, New Hampshire-based limited liability company and self-certified small disadvantaged business specializing in advanced energy systems research and development. The company focuses primarily on innovative technologies in turbomachinery, gas turbines, heat exchanger design, and space propulsion systems. Registered in SAM.gov since 2007, Brayton Energy has established itself as a key research partner for federal agencies, particularly in developing cutting-edge energy and propulsion technologies for space and terrestrial applications.
Through federal contract awards, Brayton Energy LLC has primarily worked on complex research and development projects with defense and space agencies, including the Office of Naval Research and NASA. The company has received multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts, with a focus on advanced propulsion technologies. Specific contract work has included developing a 100 kilowatt Brayton cycle system for space nuclear electric propulsion, designing high-efficiency solid oxide fuel cell/turbogenerator hybrid electric propulsion systems, and creating advanced closed Brayton convertor systems capable of producing continuous electric power for space nuclear power applications. Most of these contracts were set aside for small businesses, leveraging the company's status as a self-certified small disadvantaged business. The contract values have ranged from approximately $155,000 to nearly $2 million, demonstrating the company's capability to execute significant research projects across multiple phases of innovation.
In terms of federal grant awards, Brayton Energy LLC has secured cooperative agreements primarily from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). These grants have focused on advanced renewable energy research, particularly in thermal energy storage and heat exchange technologies. Notable grant projects include developing particle media transport and storage solutions for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems and enhancing performance of particle-to-fluid heat exchangers by optimizing channel geometry and fluidization dynamics. The grant awards have been substantial, with amounts reaching nearly $5 million, and have aimed to advance renewable energy technologies that can provide reliable power generation alternatives to intermittent energy sources. The company has also participated in sub grant awards, such as a project with the University of Dayton related to advanced fuel engine research, demonstrating its collaborative approach to innovation in energy systems.
SBA capabilities narrative
Brayton Energy houses engineering offices, technical shop, 9000 sf manufacturing facility, machine shop, weld shop, assembly high-bay, electrical build bench, clean room assembly meeting State and Federal laws. Machine shop includes CNC machining.
Quick answers
Is Brayton Energy LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Brayton Energy LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through September 29, 2027.
How much has Brayton Energy LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $750,000 to Brayton Energy LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $3,917,057 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Brayton Energy LLC rank among federal contractors?
Brayton Energy LLC's parent company, Creare LLC, ranked #4 in PSC AJ14, #11 in PSC AH and #20 in PSC J017 in FY2025.
What is Brayton Energy LLC's most recent federal award?
Brayton Energy LLC's most recent federal grant award is Thermal energy storage and exchange with integrated rotating media transport a. Project objectives concentrating… (DEEE0011500), from Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, on January 1, 2025.
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