Olkin Optics LLC

Olkin Optics LLC is a small business manufacturer specializing in advanced optical technologies, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since June 2016 with its primary location in Orlando, Florida. As a for-profit organization structured as a partnership or limited liability partnership, the company focuses on research and development in cutting-edge photonic and optical systems. The firm has established itself as a key innovator in the federal technology research landscape, particularly within defense and scientific research domains.

Olkin Optics LLC has consistently secured Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I contracts primarily from military research agencies, including the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center, Office of Naval Research, and Air Force Research Laboratory. The company's contract work has centered on developing advanced technological solutions in areas such as infrared surveillance, missile warning capabilities, photonic lantern multidimensional imaging LIDAR systems, and innovative laser weapon components. Their research contracts, typically ranging from $149,000 to $240,000, focus on sophisticated optical, laser, and photonics technologies. Additionally, the company has performed sub-contract work with prime contractors like Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Leidos, Inc., demonstrating its capability to support broader technological research and development initiatives within the federal contract ecosystem. All of their federal contracts have been designated as total small business set-asides, highlighting their status as a nimble, specialized technological research partner.