Rainbow Research Optics, LLC
- UEI
- PHGATASCJZN8
- CAGE
- 1YT66
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Sole Proprietorship
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- rr-optics.com
- Founded
- 1995
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Health Care Equipment & Services
- Health Care Equipment & Supplies
- Eyewear
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
- 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 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $38,616 |
| FY2024 | $12,630 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| OU73-25-new-048 - custom mid-infrared lenses | National Institute of Standards and Technology | $38,616 | |
| Part number: F132.UCD.H2X.1002 | Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy) | $12,630 | |
| Fiber optic coating | Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy) | $33,880 |
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbitamerica, Inc. | SPRDL124F0268 | $87,535 | |
| Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC | 89233018CNR000004 | $55,300 | |
| The Boeing Company | FA945120F0009 | $67,684 | |
| The Boeing Company | FA945120F0009 | $69,040 | |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | W31P4Q23C0005 | $67,840 |
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Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. | 80NSSC25K7308 | $46,043 |
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About the company
Rainbow Research Optics, LLC is a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since October 2021, located in Centennial, Colorado. As a for-profit limited liability company and manufacturer of goods, the firm specializes in custom optical components and precision lens manufacturing. The company is classified as an Asian-Pacific American owned business that produces specialized optical systems for advanced technological applications.
Rainbow Research Optics has secured multiple federal contracts primarily with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), focusing on sophisticated optical components and coating services. Their contract awards include a $38,616 purchase order for custom mid-infrared lenses for NIST's laser-matter interaction research, and two separate NAVSEA contracts totaling $46,510 for fiber optic coating services and specialized optical components. As a subcontractor, they have worked extensively with major defense contractors including Lockheed Martin, The Boeing Company, and Radiance Technologies, providing secondary lenses, high-power lenses, and optical components for critical defense research projects involving lethality assessments, beam control technology, and atmospheric effects testing. While most of their recent contract awards have not been set-aside specific, they consistently leverage their small disadvantaged business status to compete for federal contract opportunities in the precision optics and advanced manufacturing sectors.
SBA capabilities narrative
Rainbow Research Optics LLC is a small business organization specializing in custom optical components, coatings and opto-mechanical assemblies.
Quick answers
Is Rainbow Research Optics, LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Rainbow Research Optics, LLC's SAM.gov registration expired on September 17, 2026.
How much has Rainbow Research Optics, LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $38,616 to Rainbow Research Optics, LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $51,246 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Rainbow Research Optics, LLC's most recent federal award?
Rainbow Research Optics, LLC's most recent federal contract award is OU73-25-new-048 - custom mid-infrared lenses (1333ND25PNB730223), from National Institute of Standards and Technology, on August 14, 2025.
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