Impossible Objects, Inc.
Northbrook, IL
- UEI
- LJJ5XAB5VNG1
- CAGE
- 70HD4
- Primary NAICS
- 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- 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
- 3455 Commercial Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
- Website
- impossible-objects.com
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Industrial Conglomerates
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 meter roll of carbon fiber, 26KG peek barrel, 2 gallon INK | Department of the Army | $11,506 | |
| Optimization of high-speed post-processing equipment tactical funding increase | Air Force | $4,597,100 | |
| High-volume low-cost long-range fixed wing UAS with near-conflict distributed manufacturability | Air Force Research Laboratory | $1,249,985 | |
| Phase i topic A244-070, advanced manufacturing of engine cooling fans for wheeled vehicles | Department of the Army | $249,706 | |
| Sbir/sttr phase i research & development | Missile Defense Agency | $149,996 |
About Impossible Objects, Inc.
Impossible Objects, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business manufacturer based in Northbrook, Illinois, designs and manufactures high-speed 3D metal printing and composite-based additive manufacturing systems for defense research and development, operating exclusively as a prime contractor under Total Small Business set-asides. The company specializes in rapid prototyping and production optimization of advanced aerospace and defense components, including unmanned aerial vehicle parts, ceramic high-temperature systems, embedded-electronics integration, and engine cooling fans for wheeled vehicles.
Impossible Objects operates entirely within the defense research and development space, with 100% customer concentration in the Department of Defense. The Air Force Research Laboratory dominates the footprint, accounting for 16 of 19 awards worth $12.9 million combined potential value (95% of all dollars). The remaining three awards split among the Department of the Navy Naval Air Warfare Center ($240 thousand), the Department of the Army ($250 thousand), and the Missile Defense Agency ($150 thousand). All work is classified as defense-related applied research or experimental development across NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences).
Impossible Objects pursues exclusively SBIR and STTR Phase I and Phase II awards. Representative work includes a $4.6 million SBIR Phase II firm fixed-price contract from AFRL (awarded May 1, 2026, completing October 15, 2027) for optimization of high-speed post-processing equipment with a tactical funding increase; a $1.8 million STTR Phase II contract from AFRL (June 5, 2023, completing August 28, 2026) for composite-based additive manufacturing scaling of throughput, volume, and speed; a $1.25 million SBIR Phase II purchase order from AFRL (August 22, 2025, completing March 1, 2027) for high-volume, low-cost, long-range fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems with distributed manufacturability; and a $749,997 STTR Phase II purchase order from AFRL (July 21, 2022, completing January 23, 2024) for additive manufacturing of ceramic and high-temperature complex UAS components. The company also holds a $250 thousand Phase I purchase order from the Army (August 6, 2025, completing April 5, 2026) for advanced manufacturing of engine cooling fans for wheeled vehicles.
Award activity shows significant volatility: seven awards in 2022 dropped to three in 2023, one in 2024, then two in 2025, with one award appearing in early 2026. Three awards totaling $7.6 million in combined potential value face ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, presenting recompete exposure. Impossible Objects retains all manufacturing and research capabilities in-house, with no subcontractor footprint. The company's total recent federal footprint spans $13.5 million in combined potential value across nineteen prime awards, all obligated, with work performed at its Northbrook, Illinois facility.
Quick answers
What is Impossible Objects, Inc.'s UEI?
Impossible Objects, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is LJJ5XAB5VNG1.
What is Impossible Objects, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Impossible Objects, Inc.'s CAGE code is 70HD4.
What is Impossible Objects, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Impossible Objects, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing).
Where is Impossible Objects, Inc. located?
Impossible Objects, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 3455 Commercial Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA.
Is Impossible Objects, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Impossible Objects, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through June 16, 2027.
What is Impossible Objects, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Impossible Objects, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 16 meter roll of carbon fiber, 26KG peek barrel, 2 gallon INK (W519TC269A212), from Department of the Army, on July 24, 2026.
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