Critical Frequency Design LLC
Melbourne, FL
- UEI
- E2DHYME6B1T6
- CAGE
- 6TXY9
- 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
- Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 650 Atlantis Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904, USA
- Website
- criticalfrequency.com
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Telecommunication Services
- Wireless Telecommunication Services
- SIC code
- 36 Electronic & Other Electric Equipment
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 | $1,842,147 |
| FY2025 | $7,144,755 |
| FY2024 | $3,725,279 |
| FY2023 | $3,440,526 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $1,842,147 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small business innovation research (sbir) phase II sequential, topic A21-107, chip-scale optical receivers for… | Department of the Army | $1,899,216 | |
| Jammer hammer | Office of Naval Research (SECNAV) | $550,000 | |
| Sbir phase II topic: N241-D01 | Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) | $1,538,993 | |
| Sbir 2 N231-010 | Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) | $999,900 | |
| Research and development | Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) | $993,964 |
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About the company
Critical Frequency Design LLC is a woman-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business structured as a limited liability company based in Melbourne, Florida. The company specializes in advanced photonic technologies and serves as a strategic technology partner for the U.S. Department of Defense through federal research and development contracts. Critical Frequency Design focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative photonic solutions, including free space optical communications, signal processing, and integrated photonics systems designed to enhance military warfighting capabilities. The company has established a strong track record of securing federal contracts from multiple defense agencies, primarily through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, positioning itself as a key contributor to the defense innovation ecosystem.
Critical Frequency Design LLC has generated substantial federal contract revenue through eighteen prime federal contract awards totaling approximately $22.7 million, with all contracts designated as total small business set-asides. The company's primary customers include the Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Naval Air Warfare Center, Office of Naval Research, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Naval Information Warfare Systems Command. The company's contract portfolio demonstrates a progression through multiple SBIR and STTR phases, ranging from Phase I exploratory research efforts valued at approximately $167,000 to $240,000, through Phase II development contracts ranging from approximately $991,000 to $1.8 million, and into Phase III commercialization efforts exceeding $2.9 million. Notable recent awards include a $1.9 million SBIR Phase II Sequential contract from the Army Research, Development and Engineering Command for chip-scale optical receivers (awarded July 2025), a $798,937 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Office of Naval Research for the "JAMMER HAMMER" project (awarded March 2025), and multiple Naval Air Warfare Center Phase II SBIR awards focused on photonic technologies including a $1.54 million effort and a $1.29 million contract. Additional recent significant awards include a $1.79 million SBIR Phase II contract from Naval Sea Systems Command for the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program, a $1.29 million STTR Phase II contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center, and multiple Office of Naval Research contracts including a $2.1 million STTR Phase III award for the "REFEREE" project and a $798,937 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for "JAMMER HAMMER." The company's technological focus on miniaturized, low-power photonic solutions for tactical military communications, free space optical systems, and size-weight-power-cost optimization directly supports critical Department of Defense strategic objectives in advanced communications, infrared surveillance, and next-generation warfighting capabilities.
Quick answers
Is Critical Frequency Design LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Critical Frequency Design LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through March 5, 2027.
How much has Critical Frequency Design LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $7,144,755 to Critical Frequency Design LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $16,152,707 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Critical Frequency Design LLC's most recent federal award?
Critical Frequency Design LLC's most recent federal contract award is Small business innovation research (sbir) phase II sequential, topic A21-107, chip-scale optical receivers for… (W5170125CA183), from Department of the Army, on July 21, 2025.
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