Spark Biomedical Inc.

Friendswood, TX

UEI
KUGZUDSCWQK5
CAGE
891N8
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
  • Self Certified Small Disadvantaged Business
  • For Profit Organization
  • Manufacturer of Goods
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
2319 Rymers Switch Cir, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
Founded
2018
Employees
11-50
Estimated annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Industry
  1. Health Care
  2. Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  3. Pharmaceuticals
SIC code
28 Chemical & Allied 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 $0
FY2024 $575,086
FY2023 $574,689

Contract awards

Grant awards

Grant subawards

Prime recipient Prime award Amount Awarded
Cincinnati Univ Of Developing and Evaluating a Firefighter Self-Administered Neurostimulation Intervention for Traumatic Stress to Reduce Alcohol Use R34AA032824 $40,071
University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Understanding the Mechanistic, Neurophysiological and Antinociceptive Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation for Treatment of Chronic Pain RM1NS128787 $214,709
Cincinnati Univ Of Amendment #1 UG3DA059409 $11,132
Cincinnati Univ Of Improving Buprenorphine Retention with Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation for Patients with Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Opioid Use… UG3DA059409 $46,568
Baylor College Of Medicine We propose to use our non-invasive, auricular neurostimulation device to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms of babies with NAS. Our device will be placed around… P50FD006428 $25,000

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About the company

Spark Biomedical Inc. is a self-certified small disadvantaged business and manufacturer of neuromodulation medical devices, specializing in transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (TAN) technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative non-invasive neurological interventions for various medical conditions, with a primary emphasis on addressing withdrawal symptoms, stress reactions, and neurological performance challenges. Registered in SAM.gov since February 2019, Spark Biomedical operates as a corporate entity that provides advanced medical research and development solutions to federal agencies, particularly in the healthcare and medical research domains.

Through federal contract awards, Spark Biomedical has primarily worked with the Defense Health Agency and Army Medical Command on small business technology transfer (STTR) research contracts. The company has secured two notable STTR Phase I and Phase II contracts totaling approximately $1.3 million, specifically focused on developing military-grade wearable transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation devices designed to restore performance after acute stress reactions. These contracts were set aside for small businesses and demonstrated the company's expertise in creating innovative neurological intervention technologies for military personnel, leveraging their specialized knowledge in neuromodulation and performance enhancement.

Spark Biomedical has received multiple federal grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, focusing on developing advanced technologies for treating substance withdrawal and related neurological conditions. The grants, totaling over $300,000, support research into transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation as a treatment for opioid withdrawal syndrome, alcohol use disorder, and developing machine learning algorithms to detect withdrawal symptoms and cravings. The company has also engaged in sub-grant collaborations with institutions like the University of Cincinnati and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, working on projects that explore improving treatment retention, understanding pain management mechanisms, and developing evidence-based treatments for complex neurological and substance-related disorders.

Quick answers

Is Spark Biomedical Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Spark Biomedical Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 3, 2027.

How much has Spark Biomedical Inc. received in federal contracts?

Federal contracts obligated $1,149,775 to Spark Biomedical Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

What is Spark Biomedical Inc.'s most recent federal award?

Spark Biomedical Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Study of transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation as a treatment for alcohol use disorder (R41AA032157), from National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH), on September 1, 2025.

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