Perceptra Technologies, Inc.

Perceptra Technologies, Inc. is a for-profit manufacturer based in Oakland, California that specializes in advanced optical sensing and spectroscopy technologies. The company is registered in SAM.gov as a small business and has established itself as an innovator in developing chemical analysis and detection solutions for federal agencies. The organization focuses on designing and producing high-performance optical sensors and analyzers that address critical national security, public health, and industrial needs through both research and development contracts and grant funding.

Through federal contract awards, Perceptra Technologies has demonstrated substantial capabilities in advanced analytical instrumentation development. The company received a $204.6 million firm fixed-price contract from the Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I on August 1, 2025, to develop a High-Throughput Micro-Raman Aerosol Analyzer. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, designated for completion by January 31, 2026, represents work performed in Oakland, California, and focuses on advancing aerosol analysis capabilities through micro-Raman spectroscopy technology. Additionally, the company was awarded a $168,907.53 Small Business Innovation Research contract by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate under SBIR solicitation 25.1 on May 14, 2025. This firm-fixed-price definitive contract addresses fentanyl attribution forensics and source profiling, with an original completion date of October 13, 2025. Both contracts are designated as Total Small Business set-asides, underscoring the company's small business status and its focus on innovative solutions to pressing federal needs.

Through federal grant awards, Perceptra Technologies has secured support for foundational research and development activities that advance its core technological capabilities. The company received a $275,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) beginning September 15, 2024, and concluding August 31, 2025. This grant supports the design, optimization, modeling, and initial validation of a high-sensitivity integrated photonic Raman spectrometer employing novel swept-source Raman spectroscopy technology. The project aims to demonstrate the technical feasibility of compact, low-cost optical sensors that can provide on-demand and real-time chemical analysis, with potential applications spanning manufacturing process improvement and critical public health challenges such as fentanyl detection and overdose prevention. The grant reflects NSF's investment in small business innovation that addresses both commercial viability and broader societal impact.