SRICO INC

SRICO INC specializes in advanced research and development for defense-critical photonic, electro-optic, and materials systems, with a focused expertise in infrared sensor technologies, precision timing systems, and high-temperature aerospace alloys. The company delivers innovative solutions for space-based communications, spectral imaging, and low-radiometric-power calibration in extreme environments, leveraging SBIR and STTR programs to transition novel concepts from lab to field. Core technical capabilities include spectral-binning focal plane array design, tunable electro-optic frequency combs, oxidation-resistant refractory metal fabrication, and detector standardization for space-grade instrumentation. Their work bridges fundamental physics with mission-critical engineering, emphasizing ruggedization, miniaturization, and performance under vacuum and thermal cycling conditions unique to defense and space applications. SRICO INC maintains a consistent relationship with the Department of Defense, particularly through Air Force Research Laboratory and AEDC programs, where they deliver Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR innovations in sensing, navigation, and materials science. Their engagements are typically early-stage, high-risk R&D efforts that support next-generation platforms in surveillance, targeting, and precision navigation systems, indicating a trusted role in the DoD’s innovation pipeline for small business technologies. The company’s primary focus is on NAICS 541715—research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences—where they operate at the intersection of photonics, materials engineering, and aerospace systems. Their market positioning centers on solving niche challenges in infrared detection, frequency stabilization, and extreme-environment materials, serving defense and space sectors that demand high-reliability, non-commercial-grade solutions. SRICO INC is a small business structured as a 2L entity, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. While currently holding no formal government certifications, their sustained participation in DoD SBIR/STTR programs demonstrates proven capability in navigating federal R&D procurement pathways and delivering technically rigorous prototypes under stringent performance metrics.