Orb Aerospace Inc.
Lowell, MI
- UEI
- SJHBK88T2JU6
- CAGE
- 8GRL1
- 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
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 334418 Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- 517810 All Other Telecommunications
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- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 730 Lincoln Lake Ave SE Bldg 3, Lowell, MI 49331, USA
- Website
- orb.aero
- Founded
- 2017
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
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 | $240,000 |
| FY2025 | $0 |
| FY2024 | $0 |
| FY2023 | $1,800,000 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $240,000 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development | Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) | $240,000 | |
| Full-scale high-fidelity wind tunnel models | Air Force | $1,800,000 | |
| F2-15117/second generation ORB: viable scale demonstrator | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $750,000 | |
| Six seat second generation hybrid electric ORB | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $150,000 |
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About the company
Orb Aerospace Inc., a small-business aerospace component manufacturer based in Lowell, Michigan, operates as a prime contractor on Department of Defense research and development programs, competing exclusively under total small business set-asides. The company develops high-fidelity aerospace models, orbital vehicle technology, and aviation components through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Orb Aerospace's customer base concentrates entirely within defense research agencies. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory accounts for 3 awards worth $2.7 million of the company's $2.9 million combined potential value, while the Department of the Navy Naval Air Warfare Center issued 1 award for $240,000. The two rankings align perfectly — no tension between award frequency and dollar concentration — with both the Air Force and Navy directing work through their respective research laboratories.
Recent prime awards exemplify the vendor's R&D capability footprint. The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded $1.8 million on October 1, 2023, under SBIR Phase II for full-scale high-fidelity wind tunnel models, with performance through December 28, 2026. The company completed a $750,000 STTR Phase II contract with the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory (March 11, 2022 through June 12, 2023) for development of a Second Generation Orb orbital vehicle scale demonstrator. Most recently, the Naval Air Warfare Center issued a $240,000 total small business set-aside research and development contract on October 21, 2025, with ultimate completion on November 9, 2026. All work is performed at the vendor's Lowell facility.
Activity is sparse but stable — one award per year in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and one in 2025, generating $2.8 million in obligated dollars against $2.9 million potential value (97% obligation rate). Two awards totaling $2 million in potential value reach ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, exposing the vendor to recompete risk across its entire current active portfolio. Orb Aerospace operates with zero subcontract footprint and holds no position on government-wide vehicles or multiple-award IDIQs; all work flows through single competitive awards under SBIR and STTR programs.
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Quick answers
Is Orb Aerospace Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Orb Aerospace Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 23, 2027.
What is Orb Aerospace Inc.'s CAGE code?
Orb Aerospace Inc.'s CAGE code is 8GRL1, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is SJHBK88T2JU6.
How much has Orb Aerospace Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $2,040,000 to Orb Aerospace Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Orb Aerospace Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Orb Aerospace Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Research and development (N6833526C0045), from Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR), on October 21, 2025.
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