Impossible Sensing LLC
St. Louis, MO
- UEI
- EMH4NF61CHY5
- CAGE
- 7LE12
- 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
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 20 S Sarah St, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
- Website
- impossiblesensing.com
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
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 | $749,688 |
| FY2024 | $430,792 |
| FY2023 | $1,477,839 |
Contract awards
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Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spatial excitation emission matrix spectroscopy instrument (seems) | Office of Science | $1,892,524 | |
| Harpoon - high access raman probe with onboard optical numerization | Shared Services Center | $10,000 |
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Washington University | 80NSSC24K0699 | $210,000 |
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About the company
Impossible Sensing LLC is a small business located in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in advanced spectroscopic instruments and optical sensing technologies for scientific research, with a particular emphasis on space exploration and environmental analysis. Certified as a HUBZone small business, the company develops sophisticated sensing technologies that support scientific research across extreme and challenging environments. Impossible Sensing focuses on developing cutting-edge optical and spectroscopic technologies that enable detailed analysis of materials and environments through innovative sensing techniques.
Through federal contract awards, Impossible Sensing has consistently worked with NASA's Shared Services Center, primarily executing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program contracts across multiple phases. The company's contract work has centered on developing advanced spectroscopic technologies for planetary exploration, including projects like PERISCOPE (exploring regolith and ice), DISCO (dual in-situ spectroscopy and coring), GRAAL (geospatial rastering and atmospheric LIDAR), and FLEW.ID (focused LIBS for water element identification). These contracts, typically set aside for total small business participation, have ranged from $124,000 to $1,011,438 and focus on developing specialized sensing capabilities for scientific research. Additionally, the company has a significant contract with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for the VIPER PROJECT, demonstrating its ability to provide specialized sensing capabilities beyond space exploration.
Regarding federal grant awards, Impossible Sensing has received substantial funding from the Department of Energy's Office of Science, notably a $1,892,524 project grant to develop the Spatial Excitation Emission Matrix Spectroscopy Instrument (SEEMS). The company has also engaged in sub-grant work with Washington University, particularly in NASA's Development and Advancement of Lunar Instrumentation (DALI) program. These sub-grants involve collaborative research on developing advanced spectroscopic instruments, such as the Lunar Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Exploration and Analysis Device (2LEAD), which aims to create engineering brassboard technology for potential lunar exploration missions. The grant work demonstrates Impossible Sensing's capability to contribute to sophisticated scientific instrument development across multiple research domains, with a strong focus on advancing technological readiness for space and scientific applications.
Quick answers
Is Impossible Sensing LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Impossible Sensing LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through January 29, 2027.
How much has Impossible Sensing LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $749,688 to Impossible Sensing LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $2,658,319 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Impossible Sensing LLC's most recent federal award?
Impossible Sensing LLC's most recent federal contract award is Phase III sbir 80NSSC25C0438 - focused libs for elements in water identification (flew.ID), from Shared Services Center, on July 8, 2025.
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