Scientific Imaging, Inc.

Scientific Imaging, Inc., a Subchapter S Corporation based in Austin, Texas, sells specialized imaging cameras and hyperspectral imaging systems to federal agencies as a small-business prime contractor, with two recent subcontract positions in directed-energy and airborne-sensor engineering. The vendor operates predominantly under small-business set-asides on its prime footprint and holds no seats on government-wide vehicles.

Scientific Imaging delivers ultrafast microscope cameras, thermal infrared cameras, hyperspectral imaging systems, and associated software to support research, biosystems characterization, and sensing applications across civilian and defense customers. Recent prime work includes a $46,753 purchase order from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (September 2026) for a PCO Dimax 3.6 ST ultrafast microscope camera to support gene therapy nanoparticle characterization in the Biosystems and Biomaterials Division; a $26,476 brand-name, sole-source acquisition from NASA's Shared Services Center (July 2026) for an Exosens Ceres HR thermal camera compatible with NASA Goddard's G-LiHT airborne imaging system; and a $37,197 total small-business set-aside from USDA's Midwest Area (August 2024) for a hyperspectral imaging system supporting the Sugarbeet and Bean Research Unit. Two subcontract positions, both awarded in October 2025, position the vendor to supply short-wave infrared (SWIR) cameras: one under Radiance Technologies as the prime on a directed-energy system integration laboratory (DESIL) effort verifying high-energy laser components under the Army's D3I contract vehicle, and one under an unspecified Army Space and Missile Defense Command prime on an enhanced warfighter-capabilities integration task.

Customer concentration spans six distinct federal agencies, with the Department of Commerce (NIST), USDA, and NASA accounting for the largest individual awards by potential value. The Army's Space and Missile Defense Command leads the award count across its two SWIR-camera subcontracts, reflecting emerging defense-sector engagement. Five of seven awards carry total small-business set-aside or no-set-aside designation; the source does not indicate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other SBA certifications. Activity has accelerated recently, rising from one award annually in 2023–2024 to three in 2025 and two in 2026. Combined potential value across all recent awards stands at $140 thousand, though combined obligated dollars exceed potential value at $231 thousand, signaling possible underestimated contract ceilings or fulfilled overages. One award (the NIST ultrafast microscope camera) reaches ultimate completion inside the next twenty-four months, posing minimal near-term recompete exposure. The vendor's capability portfolio concentrates in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (NAICS 333314) and research and development services, with a secondary position in custom application software.