Resdef Inc.
Chicago, IL Doing business as Frontier Audio Labs
- UEI
- EJRVCKWQ5VC5
- CAGE
- 9MEN5
- 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
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 770 N Halsted St #600, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
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 | $230,683 |
| FY2025 | $1,309,868 |
| FY2024 | $2,067,007 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $230,683 |
Contract awards
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About the company
Resdef Inc., operating under the business name Frontier Audio Labs, is a Chicago-based corporate entity registered as a self-certified small disadvantaged business with the federal government. The company specializes in developing advanced audio solutions and communication technologies specifically designed for military and defense applications. Frontier Audio Labs has established itself as a key innovator in the defense sector, focusing on technologies that enhance military personnel capabilities in communication, hearing protection, and situational awareness through cutting-edge research and development initiatives.
The company's federal contracting portfolio demonstrates a concentrated focus on military audio technologies funded primarily through the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Naval Air Warfare Center. Frontier Audio Labs has secured seven prime federal contract awards totaling approximately $3.6 million, all designated as total small business set-asides reflecting the company's small disadvantaged business certification. The contract awards span Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and Phase II programs, as well as Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I and Phase II programs, indicating sustained engagement in advanced research and development activities. The company's product development initiatives include tactical earbuds with advanced communication and sensing capabilities, hearing protection devices integrated with artificial intelligence assistants and neural health sensors, active noise reduction systems, an advanced communication and situational awareness headset, hearing and tinnitus correction technologies, and directional noise isolation headsets with communication functionality. All work has been performed in Chicago, Illinois, with contract completion dates extending through October 2026. The consistent pattern of SBIR and STTR awards from AFRL, combined with the recent Naval Air Warfare Center contract, demonstrates federal recognition of Frontier Audio Labs' technical capabilities and the strategic value of its innovations for enhancing service member safety and operational effectiveness through next-generation audio technologies.
Quick answers
Is Resdef Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Resdef Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 5, 2027.
How much has Resdef Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $1,309,868 to Resdef Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $3,607,558 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Resdef Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Resdef Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Research and development (N6833526C0016), from Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR), on October 7, 2025.
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