N.p. Photonics, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
- UEI
- L1XGLKME9BC1
- CAGE
- 1EHT7
- 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)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
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- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Primary
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- 335921 Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 9030 S Rita Rd #120, Tucson, AZ 85747, USA
- Website
- npphotonics.com
- Founded
- 1998
- 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
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-cost robust compact 900 NM femtosecond laser source for two-photon microscopy - abstract ultrashort pulse lasers… | National Institute of General Medical Sciences | $306,873 | |
| Power scalable 1762 NM single-frequency laser for barium ION qubits | Air Force Research Laboratory | $2,095,000 | |
| Phase i sbir - 10-KW-class single-mode fiber amplifier | Interior Business Center | $250,000 | |
| Base award for sttr phase II topic # N23A-T012 | Naval Sea Systems Command | $719,440 | |
| Rock fiber laser source for calstds | Naval Air Warfare Center | $44,700 |
About N.p. Photonics, Inc.
N.p. Photonics, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based small business manufacturer, designs and builds advanced fiber lasers, optical components, and infrared systems for the Department of Defense and federal research agencies as a prime contractor (99% of recent awards), competing exclusively under total small business set-asides across SBIR, STTR, and definitive contract vehicles. The company has delivered specialized photonic technologies including single-frequency fiber lasers at various wavelengths (1762 nanometers for barium ion qubits, 2.1-micron transmitters for electro-optical and infrared sensing, mid-infrared laser illuminators), space-qualified optical systems, quantum cascade laser beam combiners, and ultrafast laser beam delivery systems since 1998.
N.p. Photonics' customer base concentrates heavily on Navy technical centers and Air Force research laboratories. The top five funding agencies account for 47% of recent awards: Naval Air Warfare Center (26 awards, $8.3 million combined potential value), Air Force Research Laboratory (25 awards, $8.6 million), Naval Sea Systems Command (18 awards, $13.4 million), Office of Naval Research (10 awards, $1.3 million), and the Department of the Army (10 awards, $1.1 million). When ranked by combined potential value, Naval Sea Systems Command dominates at $13.4 million across 18 awards, driven by recurring Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS High) Phase II STTR contracts valued at $1.8 million each. Recent major definitive contracts include a $2.095 million Office of the Secretary of Defense award (April 2026) to design and deliver a power-scalable 1762-nanometer single-frequency fiber laser prototype for barium ion qubits running through June 2028, a $1.807 million Naval Sea Systems Command STTR Phase II for SBIRS High infrared sensor development (May 2025–May 2028), and a $750,000 Air Force Research Laboratory SBIR Phase II for a low C-SWAP 2.1-micron transmitter (June 2024–September 2026).
N.p. Photonics operates primarily on SBIR and STTR vehicles; the two named parent vehicles in the source (IDC N0014004D0011 and Basic Ordering Agreement N6833516G0042) carry minimal task order volume, suggesting the company pursues individual solicitations rather than relying on large standing IDIQs or GWACs. Federal grant work includes Department of Energy Office of Science project grants: a $200,000 award (February 2022) for high-power ultrashort pulse laser beam delivery systems and a more recent award for low-nonlinearity ytterbium-doped fiber amplifier arrays (July 2023–September 2026). The company subcontracts minimally (1% of awards); recent sub work includes a November 2024 System Integration and Field Testing role under Leidos and a July 2025 laser components sub under Valkyrie Enterprises. Activity has remained flat at five awards per year across 2023–2025, with six awards (combined potential value $8.3 million) reaching completion inside the next twenty-four months and facing recompete risk. The company's award footprint spans 33 distinct federal agencies, with primary concentration in Navy (Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center, Office of Naval Research) and Air Force research organizations, supplemented by strategic work with DARPA, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Quick answers
What is N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s UEI?
N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is L1XGLKME9BC1.
What is N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s CAGE code?
N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s CAGE code is 1EHT7.
What is N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)).
Where is N.p. Photonics, Inc. located?
N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 9030 S Rita Rd #120, Tucson, AZ 85747, USA.
Is N.p. Photonics, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 31, 2027.
What is N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
N.p. Photonics, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Low-cost robust compact 900 NM femtosecond laser source for two-photon microscopy - abstract ultrashort pulse lasers… (R43GM165163), from National Institute of General Medical Sciences, on September 1, 2026.
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