Microlink Devices Inc.
Niles, IL
- UEI
- DHJPU2QYVQK7
- CAGE
- 1TQQ7
- Primary NAICS
- 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 6457 W Howard St, Niles, IL 60714, USA
- Website
- mldevices.com
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
-
- Information Technology
- Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
- Semiconductors
- SIC code
- 36 Electronic & Other Electric 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 | $1,275,000 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $7,085,000 |
| FY2024 | $2,357,000 |
| FY2023 | $5,814,999 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1,275,000 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Microlink Devices Inc. is a minority-owned, Asian-Pacific American-owned small business manufacturer headquartered in Niles, Illinois, specializing in advanced solar cell technologies and III-V epitaxial materials. The company is registered in SAM.gov and focuses on developing innovative solutions for aerospace, defense, and solar energy applications, with a particular expertise in designing lightweight, flexible, and high-efficiency solar cells, solar cell components, and solar array systems. As a for-profit organization, Microlink Devices Inc. has established a strong reputation for supporting federal agencies like NASA, the Department of Defense, and various research laboratories through targeted research and development initiatives.
The company has consistently secured federal contract awards across multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, primarily with agencies such as the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA Shared Services Center, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. These contracts, typically set aside for small businesses, have focused on cutting-edge research including ultra-thin flexible solar arrays, high-efficiency power beaming systems, radiation-hardened solar power modules, and advanced solar cell technologies for applications like stratospheric balloons, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and satellite systems. Contract values have ranged from $50,000 to over $25 million, with work involving complex research and development of innovative solar technologies, often utilizing advanced materials like indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) and digital nano patterning techniques. Microlink has also engaged in subcontract work, such as a recent project with Georgia TECH Applied Research Corp involving power transfer technology for unmanned aerial vehicles.
SBA capabilities narrative
Manufacturer of III-V compound semiconductor producing heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBT)and
light weight high efficiency solar cells
Quick answers
Is Microlink Devices Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Microlink Devices Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through August 25, 2027.
How much has Microlink Devices Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $7,085,000 to Microlink Devices Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $16,531,999 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Microlink Devices Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Microlink Devices Inc. ranked #54 in PSC AJ14 and #72 in PSC AC32 in FY2025.
What is Microlink Devices Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Microlink Devices Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Sbir 2025-II (80NSSC27C0038), from Shared Services Center, on November 1, 2026.
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