Ocean Era Inc.
Kailua-Kona, HI
- UEI
- RJDTFSUD2FN4
- CAGE
- 6H4J8
- 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
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 73-4460 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy #123, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract awards
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Hawaii | 20203850032559 | $12,927 | |
| University Of Hawaii | NA22OAR4170108 | $82,000 | |
| University Of Hawaii | 20203850032559 | $60,000 | |
| University Of Hawaii | NA22OAR4170108 | $98,988 | |
| University Of Hawaii | NA22OAR4170108 | $96,000 |
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About the company
Ocean Era Inc. is a for-profit limited liability company based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, specializing in aquaculture and fisheries research and development. Registered in SAM.gov since 2011, the company focuses on innovative approaches to marine aquaculture, with a particular emphasis on seaweed cultivation, fish farming, and sustainable marine food production technologies. The company has been actively pursuing federal grant awards, primarily from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, to advance its research in marine aquaculture and sustainable food production methods.
Ocean Era Inc. has secured multiple federal grant awards targeting critical areas of marine aquaculture research. These grants include a $174,129 project to maximize productivity of tropical macroalgae species, developing automated culture parameter control systems for seaweed cultivation. Another $174,897 grant focused on evaluating plant-based diets for herbivorous marine fish, aiming to reduce aquaculture feed costs and improve fish farming efficiency. The company has also received grants to develop spawning and rearing methodologies for high-value marine snappers and conduct research on precocious puberty in specific fish species. Their sub-grant awards involve collaborations with the University of Hawaii and University of Florida, working on projects related to tropical and subtropical aquaculture, marine fish species research, and resolving challenges in captive fish longevity. The funding agencies primarily include the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, supporting Ocean Era Inc.'s innovative approaches to sustainable marine food production and aquaculture technologies.
Quick answers
Is Ocean Era Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Ocean Era Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through September 2, 2027.
What is Ocean Era Inc.'s CAGE code?
Ocean Era Inc.'s CAGE code is 6H4J8, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is RJDTFSUD2FN4.
What is Ocean Era Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Ocean Era Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Growing demand for macroalgae (SEAWEED) fuels a global industry comprising more than half oftotal global aquaculture… (20253361045279), from Institute of Food Production and Sustainability (NIFA), on September 15, 2025.
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