Richards, Austin Ames

Santa Barbara, CA Doing business as Oculus Photonics

UEI
MA6XJ4LGNFR6
CAGE
4HM08
Primary NAICS
334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
SAM.gov registration
Active through

Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
Entity structure
Sole Proprietorship
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
2542 Mesa School Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA
Founded
2006
Employees
1-10
Estimated annual revenue
$0-$1M
Industry
  1. Industrials
  2. Capital Goods
  3. Industrial Conglomerates
  4. Industrials & Manufacturing
SIC code
39 Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
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 -$6,750
FY2025 $81,000
FY2024 $9,000

Contract awards

Award Agency Obligated Awarded
Opticams analysis and consultation services FA930225P0016 Air Force Test Center (AFMC) $81,000
Opticams pira target array demonstration support FA930224P0050 Air Force Test Center (AFMC) $2,250
Longwave UV camcorder 15F06721P0003286 Headquarters Division (FBI) $22,400

Contract subawards

Prime contractor Prime award Amount Awarded
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. THE INSTRUMENTATION RANGE SUPPORT PROGRAM (IRSP). Radiometry Ontology for T&E Applications FA252120D0005 $85,000

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About the company

Richards, Austin Ames, operating as Oculus Photonics, is a sole proprietorship registered in SAM.gov since March 2015, located in Santa Barbara, California. The company is a for-profit organization and manufacturer of goods specializing in optical analysis, consultation, and precision instrumentation services primarily for federal government agencies. As a small business, Oculus Photonics has demonstrated expertise in developing advanced optical technologies and providing technical support for complex scientific and military research projects.

The federal contract awards reveal that Oculus Photonics has primarily worked with the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Test Center, delivering specialized services under the OPTICAMS (Optical Precision Targets & Instrumentation for Comprehensive Analysis & Measurements Solution) project. The company's contract awards include consulting services involving pre-test and post-test tasks such as determining optimal blackbody temperatures, camera calibration procedures, independent data analysis review, and evaluating array configurations. While none of the contracts were designated as small business set-asides, the awards ranged from $9,000 to $81,000, with contract periods spanning from 2021 to 2026. The contracts suggest Oculus Photonics provides high-precision optical analysis and technical consultation, particularly in supporting advanced optical measurement and target identification systems for military research and development purposes.

Quick answers

Is Richards, Austin Ames registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Richards, Austin Ames's SAM.gov registration is active through September 4, 2027.

How much has Richards, Austin Ames received in federal contracts?

Federal contracts obligated $81,000 to Richards, Austin Ames in fiscal year 2025 and $83,250 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

What is Richards, Austin Ames's most recent federal award?

Richards, Austin Ames's most recent federal contract award is Opticams analysis and consultation services (FA930225P0016), from Air Force Test Center (AFMC), on January 8, 2025.

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