CATALYST COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

San Diego, CA · Defense · Private

Hand-held millimeter wave imaging device for non-contact threat detection at security checkpoints

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Sector
Defense
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Total capital
$53.5M
Federal grants
$149K
1 award · 2022
Rank in peer group#14 of 129
Private capital raised
None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts
$53.4M
190 awards · Defense, Homeland Security, Interior
Rank in Defense#140 of 1442
Granted patents
0
3 pending

Capital timeline

20082012201620202024FEDERAL ↑EQUITY ↓Cumulative $53.5M2008: $43K across 2 contracts2009: $292K across 3 contracts2010: $170K across 2 contracts2011: $950K across 3 contracts2012: $728K across 3 contracts2013: $1.7M across 2 contracts2014: $225K across 1 contract2015: $5.8M across 3 contracts$5.8M2016: $513K across 4 contracts2017: $1.2M across 8 contracts2018: $1M across 40 contracts2019: $16.9M across 61 contracts$16.9M2020: $2.9M across 11 contracts$2.9M2021: $1.2M across 5 contracts2022: $149K across 1 grant · $515K across 4 contracts2023: $3.6M across 9 contracts$3.6M2024: $5.9M across 9 contracts$5.9M2025: $2.5M across 7 contracts2026: $7.1M across 7 contracts$7.1M
20082012201620202024FEDERAL ↑EQUITY ↓Cumulative $53.5M2008: $43K across 2 contracts2009: $292K across 3 contracts2010: $170K across 2 contracts2011: $950K across 3 contracts2012: $728K across 3 contracts2013: $1.7M across 2 contracts2014: $225K across 1 contract2015: $5.8M across 3 contracts$5.8M2016: $513K across 4 contracts2017: $1.2M across 8 contracts2018: $1M across 40 contracts2019: $16.9M across 61 contracts$16.9M2020: $2.9M across 11 contracts2021: $1.2M across 5 contracts2022: $149K across 1 grant · $515K across 4 contracts2023: $3.6M across 9 contracts2024: $5.9M across 9 contracts$5.9M2025: $2.5M across 7 contracts2026: $7.1M across 7 contracts$7.1M

Latest events

  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Sequential - Virtual Reality Rad/nuc Environment (vrrne)$999K
  • Federal contractDefense · Radiation Sensor Production For Portable Detection Units In Support Of Radiac.$627K
  • Federal contractDefense · Delivery Order For Radiation Sensors In Support Of Radiac Program Objectives.$954K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8512138032!CHARGER,BATTERY$98K
  • Federal contractDefense · Radiac Testing Support - Cycle Of Results Reviews, Equipment Updates, And Re-tests (initial Environmental Testing)$1.1M
  • Federal contractDefense · SRM-50 Radiation Detectors In Support Of Radiac Spectral Idiq$2.5M
  • Federal contractDefense · Handheld Radiation Detection Apparatus In Support Of Radiac.$874K
Show 178 earlier federal awards
  • Federal contractDefense · Research And Development$1.0M
  • Federal contractDefense · 8511727555!WIRING Harness$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · Custom Cable Assemblies, With 18 Unique Cables Assemblies$99K
  • Federal contractVeterans Affairs · Equipment, RN-SUITE/V2 Nuc Training Kit$22K
  • Federal contractDefense · Viper Dfm And Viper 2020 Aquisition And Testing.$249K
  • Federal contractDefense · Purchase Of Low Rate Initial Production Units Of Radiation Detection System Legacy Probe Interface Cables.$479K
  • Federal contractDefense · Srm Initial Sensor Production Order$684K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · Atr For Handheld Screening Systems Lrbaa Award$2.4M
  • Federal contractDefense · Vr Immersive Simulation-based Training Software To Instruct On Engine Test Cell Operating Procedures For Spangdahlem Afb$185K
  • Federal contractDefense · Detector Support As$18K
  • Federal contractDefense · IM-265/PDQ Multi-function Radiac Cables$50K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I$239K
  • Federal contractDefense · Assembly, Switch Mo$21K
  • Federal contractDefense · R&d Services For - Geiger-muller Tube Replacement$1.1M
  • Federal contractDefense · Monthly Status Report$1.9M
  • Federal contractDefense · Assembly, Display M$9K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8510188278!CHARGER,BATTERY$83K
  • Federal contractDefense · Psmc Assembly$23K
  • Federal contractDefense · R&d Services For Virtual Reality Rad/nuc Environment (vrrne)$1.0M
  • Federal contractDefense · 8509920537!WIRING Harness$970
  • Federal contractDefense · Phase I Award$250K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8509806562!CHARGER,BATTERY$329K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · Spectral Labs: Dhs SBIR 22.1 Phase II Topic 6: Develop Screening Systems That Allow For Standard Passenger Screening At Airport Checkpoints For Disabled And Elderly Passengers Requiring Ambulatory Assistance.$1.0M
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · The Purpose Of This Action Is To Award An I-corp Contract To Spectral Labs$50K
  • Federal contractDefense · Radioactive/nuclear Source And Equipment Simulator To Enable Increased Access To Training$905K
  • Federal contractDefense · T222-002-0072 SBIR Phase I Geiger Muller Tube Replacement$167K
  • Federal contractDefense · Assembly, Control E$45K
  • Federal contractDefense · Phase III F100 Vr$257K
  • Federal grantHomeland Security · Phase I · Handheld Immobile Traveler Screening Tool$149K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8508940561!CHARGER,BATTERY$46K
  • Federal contractDefense · T212-007-0056 SBIR Phase I, Virtual Reality Radiological/nuclear Environment (vrrne) Using Cots Hardware$165K
  • Federal contractDefense · Provide Ten Ruggedized Transit Cases To Secure And Carry The Radiological Detection System (rds).$78K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8508532753!PIPE,EXHAUST$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8508170708!PIPE,EXHAUST$559
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · The Purpose Of This Requisition Is To Establish A New Award For Spectral Labs.$1.0M
  • Federal contractDefense · Profibus Assemblies$56K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · SBIR Phase III Rn Suite Award$946K
  • Federal contractDefense · B2 Engine Run Trainer$90K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · 20.1 Phase I Topic 006: Handheld Advanced Detection/imaging Technology System R&d In Support Of The Small Business Innovation Research Program$150K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8507214324!CHARGER,BATTERY$467K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8507311115!HOUSING,ELECTRICAL$112K
  • Federal contractDefense · Realistic Adaptive Virtual Education Nexus For Survival, Evasion, Resistance And Escape (sere)$40K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8507192337!SHAFT,STRAIGHT$848
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase 2 Nonsaturating Realtime Dosimeter$999K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8507067830!MICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR$994
  • Federal contractDefense · 8507072693!SUPPLEMENTARY Equip$6K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8507005169!CABLE Assembly,spec$24K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506973531!SHAFT,STRAIGHT$739
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506955780!COMMUTATOR$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506896264!COMMUTATOR$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · IM-272A Air Particle Detector$14.7M
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506870014!SLEEVE,LOCKING,ELEC$5K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506842057!HANDLE,MANUAL Contr$1K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506773645!METER,SPECIAL Scale$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506732998!METER,FLOW Rate Ind$13K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506685526!CABLE Assembly,spec$957
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506773369!RELAY,ELECTROMAGNET$549
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506705401!COVER,ELECTRIC Moto$21K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Under Topic #N153-132$750K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506611709!SEMICONDUCTOR Devic$859
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506627533!BRACKET,FILTER Moun$9K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506716301!ELECTRONIC Componen$9K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506663980!MOTOR Assembly,elec$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506705023!REACTOR$585
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506682757!ELECTRONIC Componen$3K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506679117!MOTOR Assembly,elec$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506622996!BOX,SHIPPING And St$20K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506638790!HANDLE,MANUAL Contr$759
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506541335!BEARING,SLEEVE$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506533486!GASKET$1K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506495751!CABLE Assembly,spec$9K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506400494!LIGHT Emitting Diod$854
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506460603!CHARGER,BATTERY$59K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506455361!METER,SPECIAL Scale$865
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506415060!CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC$546
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506410152!METER,SPECIAL Scale$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · Air Particle Sampler Upgrade&refurb$465K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506389735!RETAINER,PACKING$3K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II$695K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506347545!BUSHING,SLEEVE$5K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506350862!SLEEVE,LOCKING,ELEC$5K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506351001!GASKET$706
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506344796!MOSFET N-ch 20V6.3A$7K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506341988!WIRING Harness$638
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506330619!METER,FLOW Rate Ind$6K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506330866!METER,FLOW Rate Ind$9K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506324580!GASKET$645
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506319396!BUSHING,SLEEVE$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506312705!CABLE Assembly,spec$1K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506308490!PANEL,ELECTRICAL-EL$416
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506308604!CABLE Assembly,powe$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506298371!CABLE Assembly,spec$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506294782!COVER,ELECTRICAL Sw$448
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506286557!BEARING,SLEEVE$393
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506286556!CABLE Assembly,spec$372
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506286662!CABLE Assembly,spec$461
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506286185!PLATE,ORIFICE,FLUID$627
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506257879!PANEL,ELECTRICAL-EL$440
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506195512!SUPPLEMENTARY Equip$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506221659!CABLE Assembly,spec$423
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506215178!MOSFET N-ch 20V6.3A$396
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506210568!CABLE Assembly,spec$2K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506206265!CABLE Assembly,spec$141
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506194867!CABLE Assembly,powe$433
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506194100!SLEEVE,LOCKING,ELEC$726
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506183150!PLATE,ORIFICE,FLUID$217
  • Federal contractDefense · Seaport Nxg Minimum Obligation Task Order$500
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506165259!WIRING Harness$220
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506148278!GASKET$158
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506146649!COVER,ELECTRICAL Sw$170
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506148322!CABLE Assembly,spec$141
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506148396!WIRING Harness$153
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506148412!FERRULE,ELECTRICAL$133
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506142818!BEARING,SLEEVE$181
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506139804!METER,SPECIAL Scale$808
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506141736!CONNECTOR,RECEPTACL$395
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506141440!CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC$132
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506141167!CABLE Assembly,spec$446
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506136296!COVER,ELECTRIC Moto$538
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506141208!CABLE Assembly,spec$75
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506140899!CABLE Assembly,spec$174
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506141621!CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC$66
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506133191!GASKET$122
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506133994!PLATE,ORIFICE,FLUID$152
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506118616!FERRULE,ELECTRICAL$110
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506118311!CAPACITOR,FIXED,CER$114
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506118694!CAPACITOR,FIXED,CER$110
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506115199!RESISTOR,CHIP,FIXED$109
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506115222!BEARING,SLEEVE$133
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506109986!RETAINER,PACKING$141
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506112141!LIGHT Emitting Diod$111
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506112079!TERMINAL Board$109
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506106996!CABLE Assembly,spec$130
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506102227!SLEEVE,LOCKING,ELEC$173
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506102854!CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC$109
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506102120!CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC$199
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506102375!CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC$111
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506097890!CABLE Assembly,spec$118
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506098001!CABLE Assembly,spec$266
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506098186!SUPPLEMENTARY Equip$295
  • Federal contractDefense · 8506078572!CABLE Assembly,spec$252
  • Federal contractDefense · 8505910693!SERVICES - Basic Research$368K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8505890492!CABLE Assembly,spec$936
  • Federal contractDefense · Air Particle Sampler Upgrade&refurb$501K
  • Federal contractDefense · T172-007-0132 SBIR Phase I$150K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8505077156!CABLE Assembly,spec$785
  • Federal contractDefense · 8505083499!CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC$189
  • Federal contractDefense · 8504932812!SERVICES - Management And Sup$135K
  • Federal contractDefense · Start Of Contract Meeting$1K
  • Federal contractDefense · Radiation Detection Unit$17K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase II Rn-suite$814K
  • Federal contractDefense · Air Particle Sampler Upgrade&refurb$252K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8504482322!COVER,ELECTRIC Moto$10K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8504411172!SLEEVE,LOCKING,ELEC$4K
  • Federal contractDefense · 8504227739!SLEEVE,LOCKING,ELEC$4K
  • Federal contractDefense · Parts And Training$113K
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Base Phase I$150K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase I With Spectral Labs$150K
  • Federal contractDefense · Air Particle Sampler Upgrade&refurb$100K
  • Federal contractInterior · Igf::ot::igf - High Resolution Imaging System (hiris)$5.4M
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ct::igf$245K
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ct::igf$150K
  • Federal contractInterior · Igf::ot::igf Multi-function Wand Commercialization$225K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · Igf::ot::igf The Purpose Of This SBIR Ffp Contract Between The Department Of Homeland Security (dhs), Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (dndo) And Spectral Labs Incorporated (sli) Is To Complete SBIR FY12.1 Phase II As Outlined In The Statement Of Work Entitled "spectral Labs Incorporated (sli) Vol 1: Technical Phase II Proposal Id: SLI130329 Dndo SBIR 12.1, Topic 003 Radmate - A Mobile Rad/nuc Reachback App", Incorporated Herein As Attachment 1 Of This Contract. This Phase II SBIR Program E$692K
  • Federal contractDefense · Realistic And Adaptive Interactive Learning System For Chemical Agent Response (rails-chem) Proposal Submitted Against Baa 12-Q-4747 For Research Area Tdd, R000, Unspecified Requirement$1M
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · Spectral Labs Inc (sli) Dndo Alc: 70-23-0001 Dndo Duns No.: 78-479-8483 Dndo Business Event Type Code: Disb Description: The Web Based Training Has Been Tested By Many Users And Is A Viable Cost Effective Means Of Providing Training. The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (dndo) Desires To Implement A Short Term Bridging Strategy And Independent Evaluation Of The Web Based Training Platform. The Bridging Strategy Allows 1) The Ability To Maintain The Program For A Period Of Time In Order For D$466K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · This Is A Firm-fixed-price Contract For The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Phase I, Topic 3 "smart Phone App(s) For Radioisotope Identification Device (riid) And Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector (sprd) Reachback."$149K
  • Federal contractDefense · Interface Box And Technical Manual$113K
  • Federal contractDefense · Spectral Labs SBIR Phase I$100K
  • Federal contractInterior · Spectral Labs, SBIR 11.2 Phase I, "standoff Explosive Particle Spectrometer (seps)$100K
  • Federal contractInterior · SBIR 10.2 Phase II - Proposal Title " Multi-function Wand Prototype Development"$750K
  • Federal contractInterior · Dhs SBIR 10.2 Phase I - Multi-function Wand Prototype Development$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · 541712$70K
  • Federal contractInterior · Dhs SBIR 9.2 Phase I - Next Generation Ied Diagnostics Imaging System (ng-idis)$100K
  • Federal contractHomeland Security · Portable Electron Accelerator Development For Advanced ?snm Interrogation And Verification Systems$150K
  • Federal contractDefense · Navy Repair Requirement$42K
  • Federal contractDefense · Navy Requirement.$35K
  • Federal contractDefense · Navy Requirement.$8K

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  • Federal grants#14 · top 11%

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USPTO · 0 granted of 3
  • PendingCommunications Networks Using Situational InferenceUSPTOApplication 18670784
  • PendingCommunications Networks With Redundancy DiversityUSPTOApplication 18621845
  • PendingSharing Talker Id Across Communications NetworksUSPTOApplication 18419651

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