Vulcan Wireless, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
- UEI
- U1KTKVFN5RW3
- CAGE
- 38LA8
- Primary NAICS
- 541330 Engineering Services
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2218 Faraday Ave #110, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
- Website
- vulcanwireless.com
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Telecommunication Services
- Wireless Telecommunication Services
- SIC code
- 36 Electronic & Other Electric Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbir new PH II award contract/ N181-003 / USMC ground radios LPI/LPD / vulcan wireless, LLC | Marine Corps | $1,401,724 | |
| : EMI testing services for cubesat : 4200806983 | Shared Services Center | $97,500 | |
| Satellite ground and terminal operation | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command | $19,022 | |
| Cognitive laser communications testbed | Air Force Research Laboratory | $750,000 | |
| Satellite and ground system support | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command | $46,045 |
About Vulcan Wireless, Inc.
Vulcan Wireless, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Carlsbad, California, manufactures and supplies communications technology products — satellite ground systems, radio transceivers, and antennas — and conducts research and development on specialized wireless systems for federal customers as a prime contractor (98% of recent awards). The company operates as a for-profit Subchapter S corporation and competes on a full-and-open basis; recent work includes a $1.4 million SBIR Phase II definitive contract awarded by the Marine Corps in April 2026 for USMC ground radios low probability of intercept/low probability of detection research and development running through April 2029, environmental and electromagnetic interference testing services for NASA CubeSat missions, and satellite ground terminal operation support for the Missile Defense Agency.
Vulcan Wireless serves a concentrated customer set anchored in the Department of Defense R&D and space agencies. The Air Force Research Laboratory accounts for 86% of recent award count and 55% of combined potential value (16 awards, $17.7 million), with the Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command holding 7 awards valued at $9.3 million, the United States Marine Corps contributing 3 awards at $3.1 million, and NASA's Shared Services Center placing 9 smaller orders totaling $1.4 million. Top NAICS categories reflect the R&D posture: physical, engineering, and life sciences research and development (30 awards combined) and engineering services (8 awards). The vendor holds a single SeaPort-e task order (immaterial value, three thousand dollars). Activity shows significant variability across the past five years — eight awards in 2019, declining to one in 2024 and one in 2026 — with combined potential value across all 43 awards reaching $32.2 million, of which $27.6 million has been obligated (86% utilization rate). Vulcan Wireless subcontracts minimally (1 of 43 awards, 2% share): a 2024 electronic switch delivery sub task with Global Comms Exchange LLC. The vendor's portfolio spans two decades of federal work beginning in 2005, with core expertise in laser communications, optical communications, and digital modulation technologies developed through SBIR, STTR, and research-oriented contracts with Air Force Research Laboratory and Navy programs.
Contract vehicles
SBA capabilities narrative
Software Defined Radio Design, Digital Radio Design, Multiband Microwave Systems, Communications Waveform Design, Radar Systems
Quick answers
What is Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s UEI?
Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is U1KTKVFN5RW3.
What is Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s CAGE code is 38LA8.
What is Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services).
Where is Vulcan Wireless, Inc. located?
Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 2218 Faraday Ave #110, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA.
Is Vulcan Wireless, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through December 3, 2026.
Which contract vehicles does Vulcan Wireless, Inc. hold?
Vulcan Wireless, Inc. holds a place on 1 federal contract vehicle: SeaPort-e.
What is Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Vulcan Wireless, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Sbir new PH II award contract/ N181-003 / USMC ground radios LPI/LPD / vulcan wireless, LLC (M6785426C2004), from Marine Corps, on April 13, 2026.
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