First Light Diagnostics, Inc.
First Light Diagnostics, Inc. is a small business in Chelmsford, MA registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won 1 small business R&D award worth $3 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2021, according to SBIR.gov.
- UEI
- GSH1NF35LK69
- CAGE code
- 53AR4
- 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 | First Light Diagnostics, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | GSH1NF35LK69 |
| CAGE code | 53AR4 |
| Location | Chelmsford, MA |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Mar 13, 2027 |
| Business started | 2006 |
| Primary NAICS code | 325413: In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing |
| Website | www.firstlightdx.com |
Certifications and business types
SAM.gov's public file from Oct 5, 2026 lists no SBA certification (8(a), HUBZone or WOSB) for First Light Diagnostics, 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
First Light Diagnostics, Inc. has won 1 small business R&D award worth $3 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2021, 1 of them Phase II. Funded by NIH.
| Awarded | Agency | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | NIH | SBIR Phase II Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing directly from urine specimens | $3 million |
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
| Fiscal year | Prime contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$15,438 |
A negative year means cuts to older contracts (de-obligations, often when work finishes under budget or is descoped) took off more than new awards added.
Recent contract awards
New contracts, by the date each was first signed. Orders and changes to older contracts count in the yearly totals above but aren't listed here, and Defense awards appear 90 days after signing.
| Awarded | Agency | What it's for | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2015 | Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | First light biosciences, inc. | $30.2 million |
Figures are prime contract obligations reported to USAspending.gov. Work done as a subcontractor isn't included.
NAICS codes First Light Diagnostics, Inc. is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, First Light Diagnostics, Inc. meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
Open contracts in First Light Diagnostics, Inc.'s NAICS codes
5 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use one of First Light Diagnostics, 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 Massachusetts right now), then the soonest due.
- Abbott Architect i1000 Reagents
✦ The VA's Network Contracting Office 22 is asking industry (a sources sought / RFI, not a solicitation) who can supply immunoassay reagents, consumables and supplies for the…
Due in 11 daysOct 22, 2026
- Cepheid GeneXpert Testing Supplies
✦ The VA's Network Contract Office 5 plans to buy Cepheid GeneXpert testing supplies for six VA medical centers in West Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. It expects one…
Due in 36 daysNov 16, 2026
- Purchase of Rapid Syndromic Molecular Testing Reagents for Seattle VAMC
✦ The VA's Network Contracting Office 20 is doing market research for rapid syndromic molecular testing reagents (lab test supplies) for the Puget Sound VA Medical Center, which…
Due Aug 6, 2027
- Defense Logistics Agency - Troop Support – Europe & Africa Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Laboratory Reagents, Test Kits, and Consumables
✦ Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe & Africa, working with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, is doing market research (a Sources Sought / RFI, not a…
Due in 19 daysOct 30, 2026
Similar small businesses
Other small businesses of a similar size with the same primary NAICS code (325413) that have won federal contracts in Massachusetts and nearby states:
- Gen-Probe Incorporated, Marlborough, MA
- Kephera Diagnostics LLC, Framingham, MA
- Alcor Scientific LLC, Smithfield, RI
- Biopool U.S., Inc., Jamestown, NY
Frequently asked questions
What is First Light Diagnostics, Inc.'s CAGE code?
First Light Diagnostics, Inc.'s CAGE code is 53AR4. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is First Light Diagnostics, Inc.'s UEI?
First Light Diagnostics, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) is GSH1NF35LK69. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is First Light Diagnostics, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of SAM.gov's public data from Oct 5, 2026, First Light Diagnostics, Inc.'s registration is active through Mar 13, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is First Light Diagnostics, Inc. a small business?
First Light Diagnostics, Inc. is registered on SAM.gov as small under 1 NAICS code, including its primary code, 325413. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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