Edax, LLC
Doing business as Edax Edax LLC Part of Gatan Inc.
- UEI
- GVBNKC4G6AJ8
- CAGE
- 1DCY0
- Primary NAICS
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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Gatan Inc.
Parent
LB2BZV3NJ847
- Edax, LLC GVBNKC4G6AJ8
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Gatan Inc.
Parent
LB2BZV3NJ847
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- edax.com
- Founded
- 1962
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1B-$10B
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Tools & Services
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service maintenance plan for element EDS system and DPP detector | Office of Research and Development | $10,600 | |
| This is a service agreement to perform routine maintenance actions on the orbis micro-edxrf system. This will include… | MICC Fort Gordon | $34,008 | |
| H5TM01 - micro-focusing XRF spectrometer request for quote (RFQ) FA812625Q0008.edax, LLC quotation submitted 12/02/2024 | Air Force Sustainment Center | $270,000 | |
| Repair services to EDS detector | Naval Sea Systems Command | $27,477 | |
| SEM attachments maintenance service (1 year) | Office of Naval Research | $31,445 |
About Edax, LLC
Edax, LLC is a subsidiary of Ametek Inc., specializing in advanced materials analysis systems and instrumentation. The company is a leading manufacturer of electron microscopy accessories, including Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analytical systems. Registered in SAM.gov since 2002, Edax is a for-profit limited liability company located in Pleasanton, California, with a focus on providing sophisticated scientific and research instrumentation to government agencies and research institutions.
The company has an extensive history of federal contract awards primarily focused on maintenance, repair, and procurement of specialized analytical laboratory equipment. Edax has secured numerous contracts with various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense (Naval Sea Systems Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, Army Research Development and Engineering Command), Department of Justice (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology), and other agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Coast Guard. Their contracts typically involve providing maintenance services, repair, and procurement of complex scientific instruments such as electron microscope attachments, energy dispersive spectroscopy systems, X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, and related software and accessories. Most of these contracts are sole-source awards due to Edax being the original equipment manufacturer, and they are predominantly awarded as firm fixed-price purchase orders without specific small business set-aside designations. The contract values range from a few thousand dollars to over $500,000, demonstrating the company's capability to support critical research and analytical needs across multiple federal agencies.
Quick answers
What is Edax, LLC's UEI?
Edax, LLC's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is GVBNKC4G6AJ8.
What is Edax, LLC's CAGE code?
Edax, LLC's CAGE code is 1DCY0.
What is Edax, LLC's primary NAICS code?
Edax, LLC's primary NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).
Is Edax, LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Edax, LLC's SAM.gov registration expired on December 12, 2025.
Who is Edax, LLC's parent company?
Edax, LLC is part of Gatan Inc.
What is Edax, LLC's most recent federal award?
Edax, LLC's most recent federal contract award is Service maintenance plan for element EDS system and DPP detector (68HE0B25P0272), from Office of Research and Development, on February 20, 2025.
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