Photon Sciences, Incorporated
Frisco, TX Part of Dallas Quantum Devices Inc.
- UEI
- N7ALZJ972MG5
- CAGE
- 7HA68
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Corporate family
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Parent
McKinney, TX
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Parent
McKinney, TX
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- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 7426 Bryce Canyon Dr, Frisco, TX 75035, USA
- Website
- dallasqd.com
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- 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 | $0 |
| FY2026 | $999,929 |
| FY2025 | $1,878,882 |
| FY2024 | $3,383,010 |
| FY2023 | $699,878 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $999,929 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development | Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) | $999,929 | |
| Nsic | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $1,440,801 | |
| Research and development | Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) | $139,703 | |
| To develop the optical, electrical and mechanical components needed to transmit 250GB/s while consuming less than… | Air Force | $179,969 | |
| Sttr phase i under topic N24A-T001. | Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) | $139,922 |
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Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 gbps radiation tolerant optical transceiver | Department of Energy | $149,999 |
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About the company
Photon Sciences, Incorporated, doing business as Photon Sciences Inc., is a small for-profit manufacturer and developer of advanced photonics technologies headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The company specializes in designing and delivering cutting-edge optical, electrical, and mechanical components for high-performance defense and aerospace applications. Photon Sciences has established itself as a qualified innovator in the federal contracting landscape through consistent participation in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, securing a robust portfolio of research and development contracts from prestigious defense and civilian space agencies. The company's expertise centers on developing sophisticated photonic solutions capable of supporting next-generation communication systems, sensing technologies, quantum applications, and augmented/virtual reality platforms while maintaining functionality in demanding operational environments.
Photon Sciences has received eleven federal contract awards totaling approximately $8.5 million across multiple research and development initiatives. The company's primary funding sources include the Naval Air Warfare Center, which has awarded the majority of the contracts including two SBIR Phase II awards ($1.1 million and $1.98 million), two SBIR Phase I awards ($174,953 and $239,545), one STTR Phase I award ($239,863), and one STTR Phase II award ($2.3 million). Additional support has come from the Air Force Research Laboratory, which awarded an SBIR Phase I purchase order for $179,969.44 and an STTR Phase I contract for $109,816, and from NASA's Shared Services Center, which provided an SBIR Phase I award of $125,000 and an SBIR Phase II contract for $749,997. All awards have been designated as total small business set-asides, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting small business innovation. The company's deliverables have focused on developing ultrahigh bandwidth cryogenic vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, laser electro-absorption modulators, high-speed optical communication systems capable of transmitting data at speeds up to 250 gigabits per second, and radiation-resistant photonic components designed to operate in harsh environments while consuming minimal energy. These technologies support critical defense and space missions requiring advanced optical communications, data transmission, sensing capabilities, and quantum technology solutions.
SBA capabilities narrative
Design and fabrication of short wavelength (650-100nm) VCSELs and Photodetectors for data communication and various sensor applications including quantum sensing, atomic clocks and magnetometers
Quick answers
Is Photon Sciences, Incorporated registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Photon Sciences, Incorporated's SAM.gov registration is active through May 12, 2027.
How much has Photon Sciences, Incorporated received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $1,878,882 to Photon Sciences, Incorporated in fiscal year 2025 and $6,961,699 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Photon Sciences, Incorporated's most recent federal award?
Photon Sciences, Incorporated's most recent federal contract award is Research and development (N6833526C0014), from Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR), on October 8, 2025.
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