SUNBACKER FIBERGLASS INC

SUNBACKER FIBERGLASS INC specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-performance fiberglass and composite hulls and inserts for oceanographic monitoring buoys, serving critical environmental and climate research missions. Their technical expertise lies in precision molding of durable, saltwater-resistant plastic structures, including TAO and DART buoy hulls, as well as specialized components like 3-point toroid buoys and OA buoy systems. These products are engineered to withstand extreme marine environments, maintain structural integrity under prolonged ocean exposure, and support precise sensor integration for data collection. The company’s capability centers on rapid prototyping, low-volume high-reliability production, and mission-critical replacement part fabrication for deployed ocean sensor networks, making them a trusted supplier for sustained ocean observing systems. The Department of Commerce is their primary federal partner, consistently awarding contracts for the production and replacement of buoy components used by the National Data Buoy Center and related oceanographic programs. Their work directly supports NOAA’s marine observation infrastructure, supplying mission-critical hardware for real-time environmental monitoring in open ocean and coastal zones. Their primary industry focus is in all other plastics product manufacturing, with a distinct specialization in marine-grade composite structures for scientific instrumentation. They operate at the intersection of materials science and environmental monitoring, serving a niche but vital segment of the oceanographic instrumentation supply chain. SUNBACKER FIBERGLASS INC is a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified, headquartered in Monroe, Washington. Their 2L entity structure reflects a lean, agile operational model optimized for responsive, low-batch manufacturing. The company’s geographic positioning in the Pacific Northwest supports logistical access to key federal oceanographic facilities on the West Coast and beyond.