Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC
Huntsville, AL
- UEI
- QLWWT11B15B3
- CAGE
- 3ELA6
- 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
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- 336419 Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- 541330 Engineering Services
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 701 McMillian Way NW d, Huntsville, AL 35806, USA
- Website
- polarissensor.com
- Founded
- 2003
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
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 | -$26,180 |
| FY2025 | $11,597,433 |
| FY2024 | $9,769,132 |
| FY2023 | $2,235,115 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caci Technologies, LLC | W909MY23F0055 | $48,679 | |
| Radiance Technologies Inc. | W9113M24F0011 | $950,630 | |
| Mainstream Engineering Corp | HQ086022C7150 | $70,000 | |
| Radiance Technologies Inc. | W900KK24C0019 | $1,698,217 | |
| Science Applications International Corporation | FA865122FA026 | $225,405 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectropolarimetric measurement of the complex refractive index of powders | Department of Energy | $149,941 | |
| Remote sensing through imaging polarimetry for nuclear non-proliferation | Department of Energy | $848,223 | |
| See schedule | Department of Energy | $748,523 | |
| In-vivo confocal spectropolarimetric imaging | National Institutes of Health | $168,778 |
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About the company
Polaris Sensor Technologies Inc. is a woman-owned small business based in Huntsville, Alabama, that has been registered as a federal contractor since April 2003. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems and imaging technologies for defense and federal research applications. As a Subchapter S Corporation and for-profit manufacturer, Polaris has established itself as a key innovator in specialized sensor technologies, leveraging core competencies in polarimetric imaging, multi-modal sensing systems, and artificial intelligence-enhanced capabilities to address complex defense challenges. The company's expertise spans hypersonic flight evaluation, target detection and tracking, and advanced imaging payload development, positioning it as a trusted supplier to multiple defense agencies over more than two decades of federal contracting experience.
Polaris Sensor Technologies has received substantial federal contract awards totaling approximately $35 million across multiple prime contracts, with the majority structured as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II and Phase III awards, along with several Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) initiatives. The company's primary funding agencies include the Department of Defense components—specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory, U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command, Missile Defense Agency, Naval systems commands, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center—as well as the Department of Homeland Security and the Defense Health Agency. Representative prime contract work includes development of polarimetric short-wave infrared (SWIR) camera systems with artificial intelligence capabilities to counter swarming unmanned aerial vehicles; advanced electro-optic infrared camera systems for rapid target acquisition in cluttered environments; large aperture electro-optic seeker testing; alternative position, navigation, and timing systems integrating celestial, inertial, and magnetic sensing; and polarimetric imaging technology for standoff threat detection. Polaris has also delivered specialized hardware including pixelated polarimeter systems operating in long-wave infrared (LWIR) and SWIR spectral ranges, infrared imaging sensor payloads for high-speed flight environments, aero-optics kits for wind tunnel and hypersonic flight testing, and polarimetric long-wave infrared camera systems. The vast majority of Polaris's prime awards are designated as total small business set-asides, reflecting the company's status and the government's commitment to leveraging small business innovation. As a subcontractor, Polaris has supported prime contractors including Radiance Technologies Inc., Mainstream Engineering Corp., Torch Technologies Inc., Science Applications International Corporation, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Northeastern University on projects involving sensor integration, data acquisition, technical analysis, and advanced technology demonstration across multiple defense research programs.
SBA capabilities narrative
Aerospace and Military Systems Research & Development. Development and testing of advanced sensors, algorithms, acquisition, and testing for military applications.
Quick answers
Is Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through September 29, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC hold?
Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC holds a place on 3 federal contract vehicles, including MAS, SHIELD and PSS.
How much has Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $11,597,433 to Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $23,575,501 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC rank among federal contractors?
Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC ranked #19 in PSC AH12, #69 at the DOD Missile Defense Agency and #79 in PSC AH in FY2025.
What is Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC's most recent federal award?
Polaris Sensor Technologies, LLC's most recent federal contract award is Scalable homeland innovative enterprise layered defense (shield) initial order (HQ085926FG374), from Missile Defense Agency, on December 29, 2025.
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