Microwave Photonic Systems Inc.

Microwave Photonic Systems Inc., operating through its Systems Engineering Division as M P S, is a for-profit manufacturer and Subchapter S Corporation based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, specializing in advanced Radio Frequency over Fiber components and fiber optic systems. Registered as a federal contractor since 2001, the company has established itself as a specialized provider of critical communications and RF photonic technologies to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. M P S brings substantial expertise in developing and manufacturing fiber optic receivers, transmitters, delay lines, cables, chassis, and integrated RF over Fiber multi-channel systems that support military communications, radar, electronic warfare, and training infrastructure.

Through its federal contracting history, M P S has demonstrated versatile capabilities across multiple product lines and customer agencies. As a prime contractor, the company has delivered fiber optic spares and receivers to the Air Education and Training Command; acquired a $3.384 million definitive contract from the Air Force Test Center for first article fiber optic delay line development with options for 12 additional production units; supplied radio and satellite communications equipment and installation services to the Department of State; performed installation and technical refresh services for Iridium satellite telephony systems for the Department of Agriculture's Office of Homeland Security; repaired and calibrated RF optical receivers and transmitters for AETC; and delivered specialized fiber optic components including transmitters, receivers, cables, and 1911 rack chassis with integrated EDFA and splitters to Naval Supply Systems Command and the Army's Communications Electronics Command. As a subcontractor, M P S has been significantly engaged by major defense primes including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Caci Inc., ManTech, Raytheon, Electric Boat Corporation, Peraton Inc., and others, supplying RF fiber optic transceivers, transmitters and receivers across multiple frequency bands (S-band, X-band, L-band, and 70MHz), fiber optic cables, precision timing and synchronization components, and custom rack chassis systems. The company's subcontract work has supported advanced communications integration on naval ships, electronic warfare applications, and various specialized defense programs. All identified prime contracts have utilized firm fixed-price purchase order or definitive contract vehicles without set-aside designations, while one Air Force Test Center contract was designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, reflecting M P S's qualification and competitiveness in the small business marketplace.

MPS is an engineering firm that specializes in the design, development and manufacture of RF Fiber optic components, modules, and subsystems. MPS fulfills multiple roles providing these hardware items including OEM supplier, design, and manufacturer.