Circle Optics Inc.
Rochester, NY
- UEI
- F4YCRLU8AGN7
- CAGE
- 7LD23
- 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
- 260 E Main St #6106, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
- Website
- circleoptics.com
- Founded
- 2017
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Health Care Equipment & Services
- Health Care Equipment & Supplies
- Eyewear
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
- 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 | $4,437,711 |
| FY2024 | $3,677,798 |
| FY2023 | $2,248,562 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbir phase II: fast panoramic image capture for unmanned aerial vehicles | National Science Foundation | $1,499,499 | |
| Sbir phase i: a novel parallax-free, 360 degree panoramic camera system | Division of Industrial Innovation | $276,000 |
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About the company
Circle Optics Inc., doing business as Circle Optics, is a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Rochester, New York, specializing in advanced panoramic camera systems and 360-degree imaging technologies. The company develops innovative optical solutions for defense, space, and civilian applications, with a primary focus on creating lightweight, parallax-free camera systems for various advanced technological domains. Circle Optics has established itself as a key innovator in developing cutting-edge imaging technologies, primarily serving federal agencies through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
The company has secured numerous federal contract awards, predominantly from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Department of the Army. These contracts have consistently focused on developing advanced imaging technologies for critical applications such as autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial systems (UAVs), urban air mobility, space surveillance, and artificial intelligence training simulations. The contract awards, which are typically set aside for small businesses, range from Phase I and Phase II SBIR and STTR research projects with contract values spanning from $49,684 to $1,699,730. Circle Optics has demonstrated expertise in creating innovative optical solutions including enhanced detect and avoid systems, panoramic imaging for virtual reality training, longwave infrared imaging systems, and 3D modeling capabilities using 360-degree image capture and sensor fusion technologies.
Circle Optics has also received federal grant awards, most notably from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The company's primary grant work has centered on developing advanced camera systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, with a specific focus on creating lightweight, parallax-free 360-degree panoramic camera systems. The NSF grant, awarded as a cooperative agreement, supports research into developing camera technologies that enable wider adoption of UAVs across various industries including real estate, agriculture, construction, energy, and journalism. The grant work emphasizes creating camera systems with seamless 360-degree imaging capabilities that can increase flight time, reduce computational demands, and provide real-time high-fidelity images of remote areas, addressing critical technological challenges in image capture and processing for autonomous systems.
Quick answers
Is Circle Optics Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Circle Optics Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 31, 2027.
How much has Circle Optics Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $4,437,711 to Circle Optics Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $10,364,071 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Circle Optics Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Circle Optics Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Sbir i enhanced panoptic imaging for class 1 uavs (80NSSC25C0165), from Shared Services Center, on September 29, 2025.
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- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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