Ension Inc
Ension Inc is a small business in Butler, PA registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won 6 small business R&D awards worth $4.5 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2016, according to SBIR.gov.
- UEI
- Y4P6UDJLXLN3
- CAGE code
- 3SZH2
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
From SAM.gov's monthly public file dated Oct 5, 2026. If the business has updated its registration since, SAM.gov shows the newer details.
| Legal business name | Ension Inc |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | Y4P6UDJLXLN3 |
| CAGE code | 3SZH2 |
| Location | Butler, PA |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Mar 21, 2027 |
| Business started | 2000 |
| Primary NAICS code | 541714: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) |
Certifications and business types
SAM.gov's public file from Oct 5, 2026 lists no SBA certification (8(a), HUBZone or WOSB) for Ension Inc. The file sometimes leaves a certification out, and a newer one won't be in it yet: SBA's certification search and the firm's SAM.gov entry have the current list. SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts. See set-aside contracts explained.
SBIR and STTR awards
Ension Inc has won 6 small business R&D awards worth $4.5 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2016, 3 of them Phase II and 2 STTR. Funded by NIH.
| Awarded | Agency | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | NIH | SBIR Phase II Bearingless flux reversal motor for neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal life support applications | $870,467 |
| Jun 16, 2020 | NIH | STTR Phase II Magnetic levitation motor for pediatric cardiac and cardiopulmonary therapies - Phase II | $1.5 million |
| Apr 24, 2019 | NIH | SBIR Phase II System and comprehensive approach for blood compatibility of medical devices and biomaterial | $1.3 million |
| Feb 1, 2017 | NIH | SBIR Phase I Development of bioactive surface for pediatric hemodialysis catheters to prevent thrombogenic… | $299,832 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | NIH | STTR Phase I Magnetic levitation motor for pediatric cardiac and cardiopulmonary therapies | $356,976 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | NIH | SBIR Phase I System and comprehensive approach for blood compatibility of medical devices and biomaterials | $257,843 |
Award data from SBIR.gov. SBIR and STTR awards are grants or contracts for R&D, so some don't appear in its federal contract history.
Federal contract history
USAspending.gov shows no federal prime contracts for this UEI in the last five years. Its SBIR and STTR awards are listed above.
NAICS codes Ension Inc is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Ension Inc meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Open contracts in Ension Inc's NAICS codes
27 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use one of Ension Inc's NAICS codes and are open to it: no set-aside, or, in the code it is registered small under, a small business set-aside or one for a certification it holds. Here are a few, those in its primary code first (none of these are in Pennsylvania right now), then the soonest due.
- UNifying Imaging with QUantum Entanglement (UNIQUE) Proposers' Day
Event or sign-up Oct 14, 2026
- Protein ENGineering (PENG)
✦ DARPA's Defense Sciences Office wants teams to build a platform that can edit existing (endogenous) proteins inside living cells, without permanently changing DNA. It is a…
Due in 8 daysOct 19, 2026
- Biobanking, Laboratory Analytics, and Associated Informatics Services for NIH Biorepositories
✦ NIH (NIDA) is running a sources sought notice, not a solicitation, to find companies that can run, consolidate or recompete NIH biorepositories for FY 2028.
Due in 9 daysOct 20, 2026
- Biobanking, Laboratory Analytics, and Associated Informatics Services for NIH Biorepositories
✦ NIH (through NIDA) is asking small businesses whether they can run one or more NIH biorepositories (sample banks) for FY 2028, including the NIDA Center for Genetic Studies and…
Due in 9 daysOct 20, 2026
- NAWCWD Broad Agency Announcement
Due in 19 daysOct 30, 2026
Similar small businesses
Other small businesses of a similar size with the same primary NAICS code (541714) that have won federal contracts in Pennsylvania and nearby states:
- Aptagen LLC, Jacobus, PA
- Tela Bio, Inc., Malvern, PA
- XCMR Inc, Penn Valley, PA
- Integral Molecular Inc, Philadelphia, PA
- Ml_consult LLC, Cincinnati, OH
- Integrated Biotherapeutics, LLC, Rockville, MD
Frequently asked questions
What is Ension Inc's CAGE code?
Ension Inc's CAGE code is 3SZH2. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Ension Inc's UEI?
Ension Inc's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is Y4P6UDJLXLN3. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Ension Inc's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of SAM.gov's public data from Oct 5, 2026, Ension Inc's registration is active through Mar 21, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Ension Inc a small business?
Ension Inc is registered on SAM.gov as small under 1 NAICS code, including its primary code, 541714. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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