Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc.
College Station, TX Doing business as Allvar
- UEI
- JDMKJN2L1G17
- CAGE
- 759L5
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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
- 501 Graham Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USA
- Website
- allvaralloys.com
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Materials
- Metals & Mining
- SIC code
- 33 Primary Metal 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 | $291,578 |
| FY2025 | $256,497 |
| FY2024 | $17,498 |
| FY2023 | $1,470,389 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missile Defense Agency | $291,578 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small business innovative research (sbir) phase i topic A244-066, thermal expansion solutions, INC. | Department of the Army | $256,497 | |
| 131923 REV | Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy) | $17,498 | |
| Sbir/sttr phase II r & d | Missile Defense Agency | $1,761,967 | |
| Definitive Contract 80NSSC22CA152 | Shared Services Center | $799,986 | |
| Sbir/sttr phase i research & development | Missile Defense Agency | $149,989 |
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Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative thermal expansion allvar alloys for high temperatures | Shared Services Center | $10,000 | |
| Sbir phase II: zero thermal expansion alloys for lasers | Division of Industrial Innovation | $1,044,999 | |
| Sbir phase i: tailored thermal expansion alloys | National Science Foundation | $149,992 |
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About the company
Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc., doing business as Allvar, is a small business manufacturer located in College Station, Texas, specializing in developing advanced metal alloys designed to eliminate or control thermal expansion effects for critical applications in space, optics, defense, and scientific instrumentation. The company focuses on innovative research and development of ultra-stable alloys with unique thermal properties, primarily serving federal agencies through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs. Thermal Expansion Solutions has established itself as a niche technology provider that develops specialized metal alloy solutions to address complex thermal management challenges in high-precision scientific and engineering environments.
The company has secured multiple prime federal contract awards across several federal agencies, including the Missile Defense Agency, Naval Sea Systems Command, Shared Services Center, and Air Force Research Laboratory. These contract awards predominantly focus on research and development of advanced thermal expansion alloys, with a significant emphasis on SBIR Phase I and Phase II research projects. The contracts range from small purchase orders, such as a $17,498 Naval Sea Systems Command contract for Low Expansion Mid Tubes, to substantial research and development efforts like a $1,470,389 Missile Defense Agency SBIR Phase II contract. Most of these contracts are set aside for small businesses and involve developing ultra-stable alloy struts, tuning thermal expansion techniques, and creating novel alloy solutions for applications in telescope technology, optical systems, and defense-related instrumentation.
Regarding federal grant awards, Thermal Expansion Solutions has received at least one prime grant from the Shared Services Center, specifically a project grant (ID: 80NSSC20K1694) focused on "Negative Thermal Expansion Allvar Alloys for High Temperatures" awarded on August 31, 2020, with a completion date of March 1, 2021. Additionally, the company has engaged in sub-contract work, such as a November 13, 2023 sub-contract with HRL Laboratories, LLC for a Phase II task related to zero thermal expansion performance. These grants and sub-contracts complement the company's prime contract work, further demonstrating its expertise in developing advanced thermal management technologies for sophisticated scientific and engineering applications.
Quick answers
Is Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 8, 2027.
How much has Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $256,497 to Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $2,035,962 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Small business innovative research (sbir) phase i topic A244-066, thermal expansion solutions, INC (W5170125CA028), from Department of the Army, on March 1, 2025.
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