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UEI: C1A3R1SHGNC7 • CAGE: 63473

FOERSTER INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (PA)

Registration and award facts

SAM.gov registration as of

Net obligations since FY2008
$5.58M
$5,577,592under this UEI
FY2026 obligations
$801.84K
$801,840Provisional
Awards and orders
32
with positive net obligations2 IDV vehicles held
Latest action
Jul 23, 2026
SAM.gov registration
Active
Registration expiration date Sep 22, 2027

Registration

Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
Business start date
Sep 11, 1978 (48 years)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
State of incorporation
Pennsylvania
Purpose of registration
All Awards
Website
foerstergroup.com

† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 28, 2026 are not yet public).

Contract actions that the Department of Defense both funds and awards are withheld at the source for 90 days, so DoD awards signed after Jul 28, 2026 are not yet public.

All federal contractors in PennsylvaniaHow these figures are built

Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI C1A3R1SHGNC7. GovChime does not check exclusions.

Performance

Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2008. Top lists show the largest five by share of this vendor's net obligations; the shares do not sum to 100%.

Net obligations by fiscal year of action

  • FY2026: $801,840 (provisional)
  • FY2025: $872,710
  • FY2020: $37,730
  • FY2019: $551
  • FY2018: $7,845
  • FY2017: $81,745
  • FY2016: $688,648
  • FY2015: -$500 (de-obligation)
Show all 15 years
  • FY2014: $15,526
  • FY2013: $18,864
  • FY2012: $36,861
  • FY2011: $967,236
  • FY2010: $690,797
  • FY2009: $4,379
  • FY2008: $1,353,360

Total across 15 fiscal years: $5,577,592

Net de-obligation in that fiscal year (obligations withdrawn).

Top awarding agencies

Top awarding sub-agencies

Top NAICS by obligations

Top product and service codes by obligations

  • 6635Physical properties test eq$1,951,579, 35.0%
  • 4920Aircraft maintenance and repair shop specialized equipment$1,704,928, 30.6%
  • 6665Hazard-detecting instru & apparatus$1,083,047, 19.4%
  • 1385Surface use explosive ordnance disposal tools and equipment$560,017, 10.0%
  • 4240Safety and rescue equipment$159,000, 2.9%

Capabilities

SBA certifications

No certification in the SBA profile data.

Product and service codes (PSC)

  • 6695COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS

Federal Capability Statement

Since 1948, the name FOERSTER has been synonymous with highest quality and precision. We develop and produce instruments and systems for the non-destructive testing of metallic materials, metal detection and magnetics.

Capabilities & Services

Non-destructive Material Testing
Non-Destructive Testing Instruments
Non-destructive Material Systems
Electromagentic Testing

Contracts

Latest awards and orders

  1. N6833526C1048Definitive contractDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
  2. N6833525C0181Definitive contractDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
  3. N0017420P0338Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
  4. N0017420P0283Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
  5. SPE7M519P7570Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDefense Logistics AgencyLatest action
  6. SPE4A618PG813Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDefense Logistics AgencyLatest action
  7. N0017417P0159Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
  8. DTFH6107D00020Indefinite delivery contract (IDC)VehicleDepartment of TransportationFederal Highway AdministrationLatest action
  9. FA805116P0029Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the Air ForceLatest action
  10. N0017416P0083Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action

Contact Info

As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.

SAM.gov registration for FOERSTER INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 6 verified points of contact. Past Performance contacts are the recommended outreach channel for due-diligence references; Government Business contacts handle procurement-facing correspondence.

Source: SAM.gov entity registration. Contacts displaying numeric or placeholder names have been filtered (defense-in-depth).

Physical Address

140 INDUSTRY DR

PITTSBURGH, PA, 15275

USA

Mailing Address

140 INDUSTRY DR

PITTSBURGH, PA, 15275

USA

Government Business Contact

David Wright

MT Division Manager

140 INDUSTRY DRIVE

Pittsburgh, PA, 15275

USA

Electronic Business Contact

Amy L Irwin

Staff Accountant

140 INDUSTRY DRIVE

Pittsburgh, PA, 15275

USA

Past Performance Contact

David Wright

MT Division Manager

140 INDUSTRY DRIVE

Pittsburgh, PA, 15275

USA

Government Business Alternate Contact

Amy L Irwin

Staff Accountant

140 INDUSTRY DRIVE

Pittsburgh, PA, 15275

USA

Electronic Business Alternate Contact

David Wright

MT Division Manager

140 INDUSTRY DRIVE

Pittsburgh, PA, 15275

USA

Past Performance Alternate Contact

Amy L Irwin

Staff Accountant

140 INDUSTRY DRIVE

Pittsburgh, PA, 15275

USA

Additional Details

As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.

FOERSTER INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires September 22, 2027.

Source: SAM.gov entity registration (FAR responses, registration status). Always verify active exclusions against the authoritative record on SAM.gov before contract award.

Compliance & Risk Assessment

Source: SAM.gov FAR responses

Suspension/Debarment Status

SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion

Public Display

Entity information is publicly displayed

Disaster Relief Registry

Not registered for disaster relief

EDI

Not declared in SAM.gov

Business Structure

Source: SAM.gov
Profit Structure:For Profit Organization
Organization:Foreign Owned

Registration Details

Source: SAM.gov

Initial Registration

Sep 10, 2001

Last Update

Sep 23, 2026

Registration Activation

Active — Sep 23, 2026

Fiscal Year End

12/31

Country of Incorporation

USA

Congressional District

17

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