Mantis Composites Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA
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- MKHDHZVD1LL8
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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
- San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
- Website
- mantiscomposites.com
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
- Profiles
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 | $1,985,406 |
| FY2024 | $3,019,750 |
| FY2023 | $2,684,235 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbir/sttr phase II r & d - 3D printed continuous fiber ablative propulsion elements | Missile Defense Agency | $1,985,406 | |
| Additive manufactured components | Shared Services Center | $55,037 | |
| Sbir/sttr phase II r & d - 3D printed carbon/carbon aeroshell | Missile Defense Agency | $2,964,713 | |
| 3D printed c/c-SIC for scramjet combustors | Air Force | $1,249,999 | |
| Sttr phase 1 award | Troop Support (DLA) | $99,997 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbir phase i: continuous fiber ceramic matrix composite 3D printing | Division of Industrial Innovation | $225,000 | |
| Sbir phase i: 5-axis continuous carbon fiber 3D printing | National Science Foundation | $225,000 |
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About the company
Mantis Composites Inc., based in San Luis Obispo, California, is a for-profit corporate entity specializing in advanced materials manufacturing and additive manufacturing technologies, with a primary focus on 3D-printed carbon fiber and ceramic matrix composites. The company is registered in SAM.gov and has established itself as an innovative solutions provider for aerospace, defense, and space applications, leveraging expertise in high-performance material development and sophisticated manufacturing techniques. As a small business, Mantis Composites has successfully positioned itself as a critical technology partner for federal research and development initiatives, particularly in areas requiring cutting-edge material science and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
The company has secured multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts across several federal agencies, including the Missile Defense Agency, Air Force Research Laboratory, Defense Logistics Agency, and NASA. These contracts predominantly focus on developing advanced composite materials for specialized applications such as hypersonic vehicle components, scramjet combustors, aeroshells, and thermal-resistant engine elements. Mantis Composites has been awarded total small business set-aside contracts ranging from $34,241 to nearly $3 million, with contract types including firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements. Their work encompasses research and development of 3D printed continuous fiber materials, carbon/carbon composites, ceramic matrix composites, and additive manufactured components designed to achieve significant weight reduction and enhanced performance characteristics for aerospace and defense systems. The company has also engaged in subcontract work, including a carbon-carbon composites panels project with Battelle Memorial Institute, further demonstrating its technical versatility and collaborative capabilities in advanced materials research.
SBA capabilities narrative
3D printing of aerospace or high performance carbon fiber components. 3D printing of aerospace or high performance ceramic matrix composite components.
Quick answers
Is Mantis Composites Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Mantis Composites Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 19, 2027.
How much has Mantis Composites Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $1,985,406 to Mantis Composites Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $7,689,390 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Mantis Composites Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Mantis Composites Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Sbir/sttr phase II r & d - 3D printed continuous fiber ablative propulsion elements (HQ086025C7404), from Missile Defense Agency, on May 1, 2025.
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- Subcontracting relationships
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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