Optical Waters, Inc.
Optical Waters, Inc. is a small business in Amherst, MA registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won 2 small business R&D awards worth $1.2 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2022, according to SBIR.gov.
- UEI
- KEXLSALZCHY4
- CAGE code
- 8T4Z7
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
| Legal business name | Optical Waters, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | KEXLSALZCHY4 |
| CAGE code | 8T4Z7 |
| Location | Amherst, MA |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Feb 20, 2027 |
| Business started | 2021 |
| Primary NAICS code | 541713: Research and Development in Nanotechnology |
Certifications and business types
- SBA-certified women-owned small business
- Minority-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
- Women-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
- Women-owned small business (self-reported in SAM.gov)
SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts. See set-aside contracts explained.
SBIR and STTR awards
Optical Waters, Inc. has won 2 small business R&D awards worth $1.2 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2022, 1 of them Phase II and 1 STTR. Funded by NSF.
| Awarded | Agency | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2023 | NSF | SBIR Phase II SBIR Phase II: Scaling and Optimizing Manufacturing Methods for Germicidal Optical Fibers (GOFs)… | $983,776 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | NSF | STTR Phase I STTR Phase I:Scaling and Optimizing Manufacturing Methods for Germicidal Optical Fibers (GOF) to… | $255,492 |
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 Optical Waters, Inc. is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Optical Waters, Inc. meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
Open contracts in Optical Waters, Inc.'s NAICS codes
32 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use a NAICS code Optical Waters, Inc. is small under. These are due soonest.
- USACE Enterprise-Wide Trident Services
✦ The Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is doing market research (a Sources Sought, not a bid request) for an enterprise-wide contract of emergency management support…
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
- EchoMark Email License
Due in 4 daysOct 15, 2026
- HCR- Medical Physicist Contract for Radiology and Dental (VA-26-00023708) Base Contract year 11/01/2026-10/31/2027 VA Finger Lakes
✦ The VA's Network Contracting Office 2 (Buffalo, NY) wants certified medical physicists to do radiation safety and diagnostic x-ray, CT, dental and display-monitor testing for the…
Due in 4 daysOct 15, 2026
- 711th HPW Mission Support Services MAC IDIQ
✦ The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is setting up a multiple-award IDIQ contract (up to $505 million, 5-year ordering period, 6-year performance…
Due in 11 daysOct 22, 2026
- Artifact Conservation Services —Vendor Pool
✦ The National Archives (NARA) wants to build a pool of artifact conservators who can later bid on individual jobs treating museum items (objects, furniture, paintings, sculpture,…
Due in 11 daysOct 22, 2026
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- Guardion Inc, Burlington, MA
- Irradiant Technologies Inc., Cambridge, MA
- Nanolab, Inc., Waltham, MA
- Esi Source Solutions, LLC, Woburn, MA
- Arradiance LLC, Littleton, MA
- Eccalon, LLC, Hanover, MD
Frequently asked questions
What is Optical Waters, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Optical Waters, Inc.'s CAGE code is 8T4Z7. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Optical Waters, Inc.'s UEI?
Optical Waters, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) is KEXLSALZCHY4. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Optical Waters, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of the latest SAM.gov public data, Optical Waters, Inc.'s registration is active through Feb 20, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Optical Waters, Inc. a small business?
Optical Waters, Inc. is registered on SAM.gov as small under 2 NAICS codes, including its primary code, 541713. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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