FBS Inc.
Bellefonte, PA Doing business as Guidedwave
- UEI
- C8F2MBQU2KJ5
- CAGE
- 1Q783
- Primary NAICS
- 541330 Engineering Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 450 E Rolling Ridge Dr, Bellefonte, PA 16823, USA
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbir PHI, topic A254-017 for bridge health monitoring | Department of the Army | $249,915 | |
| Small business innovation research phase i on u.s. DOT topic 24-PH3 non-destructive testing of high-pressure cylinders | Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $199,835 | |
| Advanced high-temperature ultrasonic sensing arrays for under-lead viewing and NDE | Office of Science | $199,729 | |
| Guided wave phased array for spent fuel dry storage canister evaluation | Office of Science | $199,724 | |
| Small business innovation research phase IIB on u.s. DOT topic 18.1-PH1 for non-destructive testing (NDT) of fracture… | Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $991,836 |
About FBS Inc.
FBS Inc., doing business as Guidedwave, a small-business for-profit Subchapter S corporation based in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, develops advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies, ultrasonic and acoustic emission sensing systems, and R&D services as a prime contractor (93% of recent awards) serving defense, energy, and transportation agencies under total small-business set-asides on SBIR and federally funded research programs.
Guidedwave's capability portfolio centers on ultrasonic guided-wave monitoring, phased-array inspection systems, and acoustic emission technologies for structural and infrastructure health assessment. Representative work includes a $991,836 SBIR Phase IIB contract with the Department of Transportation (awarded September 2023) for non-destructive testing of pipeline steel fracture toughness under Topic 18.1-PH1; a $749,388 SBIR Phase II purchase order from the Air Force Research Laboratory (September 2021) for remote monitoring of long-range radar site radar towers using guided-wave and acoustic-emission technology; and a $249,915 total small-business set-aside definitive contract with the Department of the Army (April 2026) for bridge health monitoring research under SBIR Topic A254-017. The company also holds recent SBIR Phase I awards from DOT for high-pressure cylinder non-destructive testing ($199,835, August 2024) and operates as a sub across multiple task orders with Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC on guided-wave probe development and phased-array technology for tank disposition work.
Navy programs anchor the highest award count, with Naval Air Warfare Center (7 awards, $2.4 million combined potential value), Naval Sea Systems Command (6 awards, $2.1 million), and the Office of Naval Research (6 awards, $2.1 million) leading by volume. When ranked by combined potential value, the Air Force Research Laboratory leads ($2.5 million across 5 awards), followed closely by Naval Air Warfare Center and the Department of Transportation. Across 20 distinct customer agencies, the top five account for 43% of awards by count and 57% of combined potential value; concentration is split between Navy pipeline (three of the top five customers) and Air Force, Army, and DOT R&D programs. The company holds task orders under a Department of Energy indefinite-delivery contract (89303324DEM000096) with five outstanding task orders.
Guidedwave also operates as a federal grant recipient. The Department of Energy Office of Science (CFDA 81.049) has funded three project grants: $398,766 for ultrasonic imaging of mechanical degradation in superconducting magnets (awarded June 2022, completed August 2023); $199,724 for guided-wave phased-array evaluation of spent fuel dry-storage canisters (awarded July 2024, ending July 2025); and $199,729 for high-temperature ultrasonic sensing arrays for non-destructive evaluation (awarded July 2024, ending July 2025). The company is a prime recipient on all three grants rather than a sub-recipient.
Activity has grown modestly — one award in 2022 to five in 2025 — and the company faces a light recompete load, with only one award (combined potential value $250 thousand) reaching ultimate completion inside the next twenty-four months. Sub work is concentrated under one prime: Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC, where Guidedwave performs guided-wave technology development, phased-array pneumatic coupling mechanism design, and probe advancement on tank disposition contract task orders.
Quick answers
What is FBS Inc.'s UEI?
FBS Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is C8F2MBQU2KJ5.
What is FBS Inc.'s CAGE code?
FBS Inc.'s CAGE code is 1Q783.
What is FBS Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
FBS Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services).
Where is FBS Inc. located?
FBS Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 450 E Rolling Ridge Dr, Bellefonte, PA 16823, USA.
Is FBS Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. FBS Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 5, 2027.
What is FBS Inc.'s most recent federal award?
FBS Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Sbir PHI, topic A254-017 for bridge health monitoring (W5170126CA178), from Department of the Army, on April 10, 2026.
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