Wavefront Research, Inc.

Wavefront Research, Inc. is a small business manufacturer of advanced sensing technologies headquartered in Northampton, Pennsylvania, and registered with SAM.gov since March 2002. The company specializes in the design and development of innovative infrared sensors, hyperspectral imaging systems, and optical solutions tailored for defense and national security applications. As a for-profit corporation structured as a Subchapter S Corporation, Wavefront Research has established itself as a valued federal contractor, securing multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from premier defense agencies while maintaining a focus on delivering cutting-edge technological solutions to address evolving military and intelligence community requirements.

Wavefront Research has demonstrated substantial expertise through four prime federal contract awards totaling approximately $4.15 million, all designated as total small business set-asides. The company's primary focus has centered on developing advanced midwave infrared hyperspectral imaging systems designed for attritable (expendable or low-cost) platforms and unmanned aircraft systems. Most recently, the company was awarded a $1.8 million Air Force Research Laboratory Phase II SBIR contract in June 2025 for developing a compact midwave infrared hyperspectral imager for attritable platforms, with completion scheduled for September 2027. Prior to this, Wavefront Research secured a $2.0 million Direct to Phase II SBIR contract from the Department of the Army in September 2024 focused on miniaturizing hyperspectral sensors for unmanned aircraft system applications. The company also completed an Air Force Research Laboratory Phase I SBIR award valued at approximately $180,000 in April 2024 for the same attritable platform imaging initiative, and executed a $173,000 Army phase I SBIR contract awarded in September 2022. Additionally, Wavefront Research has served as a subcontractor to CACI Technologies, LLC, providing services and labor support on federal contracts. The company's track record demonstrates consistent capability in sensor technology development, optical systems engineering, and research and development services across multiple defense agencies including the Air Force Research Laboratory, Department of the Army, and other national security entities.