Menhir Photonics AG
- UEI
- FT85XGMFX2D1
- CAGE
- SPWH6
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- International Organization
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- menhir-photonics.com
- Founded
- 2018
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Tools & Services
- 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 | $347,535 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Commerce | $225,963 | |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $121,572 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| OU67-FY26-109-new | National Institute of Standards and Technology | $144,088 | |
| OU68-FY26-472-new | National Institute of Standards and Technology | $81,875 | |
| Menhir photonics menhir-1550 laser | Shared Services Center | $121,572 |
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Engineering Co, Inc. | 0001 | $108,024 | |
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC | FA807521F0024 | $176,429 |
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About the company
Menhir Photonics AG, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of optical laser systems, sells specialized dual-frequency comb and mode-locked laser equipment to the federal government as a prime contractor on small-value purchase orders and occasionally as a subcontractor on larger research programs. The vendor operates from Opfikon, Switzerland, and does not hold any federal contract vehicles; instead, it supplies equipment through direct procurements and sole-source awards determined by technical uniqueness and original-manufacturer positioning.
The vendor's footprint is small and recent. Across five total awards (three prime, two sub) since November 2024, Menhir Photonics has generated roughly $348 thousand in combined potential value, though actual obligations have exceeded potential value at $632 thousand, suggesting that award ceilings understate actual spend. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) dominates customer concentration, accounting for two of five awards and $226 thousand combined potential value — both September 2026 purchase orders for specialized laser systems meeting detailed optical specifications. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center placed a single $121.6 thousand sole-source purchase order in November 2025 for a MENHIR-1550 Laser system, justified by unique technical specifications unavailable from alternative suppliers. The vendor also serves the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Defense Logistics Agency through subcontract teaming.
Capability work centers on ultra-stable, tunable laser systems for quantum sensing, timekeeping, and nonlinear integrated photonics research. Recent representative procurements include a $144 thousand NIST order (September 2026) for a 250 MHz repetition-rate dual-frequency comb laser with 1545–1570 nm tunable center wavelength and sub-20-femtosecond timing jitter, a $81.9 thousand NIST purchase order (September 2026) for a 400 MHz mode-locked laser at 1550–1560 nm with timing jitter specification of 20 femtoseconds or less, and the November 2025 NASA sole-source award for a MENHIR-1550 system. In its subcontractor role, Menhir Photonics supplies optoelectronic technology and laser components to Marvin Engineering Co on Department of Defense line funding and to KBR Wyle Services on Air Force Research Laboratory sensors research. Awards carry no set-aside designations and are classified under NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing) and analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. Two awards (combined potential value $226 thousand) face ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, creating near-term recompete opportunity.
Quick answers
Is Menhir Photonics AG registered in SAM.gov?
Menhir Photonics AG's SAM.gov registration expired on October 15, 2026.
What is Menhir Photonics AG's CAGE code?
Menhir Photonics AG's CAGE code is SPWH6, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is FT85XGMFX2D1.
How much has Menhir Photonics AG received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $347,535 to Menhir Photonics AG in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Menhir Photonics AG's most recent federal award?
Menhir Photonics AG's most recent federal contract award is OU67-FY26-109-new (1333ND26PNB670352), from National Institute of Standards and Technology, on September 15, 2026.
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