KARA CO INC (IL)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2008
- $790.48K
- $790,484under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 16
- with positive net obligations
- Latest action
- Sep 13, 2021
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Jun 26, 2027
Registration
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Jul 1, 1974 (52 years)
- Location
- Countryside, IL
- State of incorporation
- Illinois
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- karaco.com
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Aug 2, 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 Aug 2, 2026 are not yet public.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI FMR1DK2QUMT9. 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
- FY2021: $35,909
- FY2018: $66,972
- FY2017: $36,846
- FY2015: $8,495
- FY2014: $41,538
- FY2013: $584
- FY2012: $3,566
- FY2011: $52,290
Show all 11 yearsEarlier years (FY2008–FY2010)
- FY2010: $148,125
- FY2009: $387,499
- FY2008: $8,661
Total across 11 fiscal years: $790,484
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Defense$560,006, 70.8%
- Environmental Protection Agency$115,717, 14.6%
- Department of the Interior$98,128, 12.4%
- Department of Homeland Security$16,633, 2.1%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Department of the Air Force$412,548, 52.2%
- Department of the Army$138,797, 17.6%
- Environmental Protection Agency$115,717, 14.6%
- National Park Service$98,128, 12.4%
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection$16,633, 2.1%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 334516Analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing$479,520, 60.7%
- 333314Optical instrument and lens manufacturing$42,547, 5.4%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- 6625Elect electronic measuring instrumt$477,966, 60.5%
- 6675Drafting, surveying, and mapping instruments$150,363, 19.0%
- 1095Miscellaneous weapons$42,547, 5.4%
- 5865Electronic countermeasures, counter-countermeasures and quick reaction capability equipment$38,038, 4.8%
- 5220Inspection gages and precision layout tools$36,846, 4.7%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 423490Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers(primary)Small
- 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- 541370Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) ServicesSmall
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
- SBA-Certified Women-Owned Small Business, certified Mar 28, 2022
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Women-Owned Small Business
- Women-Owned Business
Product and service codes (PSC)
- 6675DRAFTING, SURVEYING, AND MAPPING INSTRUMENTS
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- 140P6421P0060Purchase orderDepartment of the InteriorNational Park ServiceLatest action
- 68HE0518P0043Purchase orderEnvironmental Protection AgencyLatest action
- W912EK17P0168Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- W912EK17P0160Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- HSBP1009P27480Purchase orderDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionLatest action
- HSBP1006P12276Purchase orderDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionLatest action
- EP155000080PoEnvironmental Protection AgencyLatest action
- EP145000117PoEnvironmental Protection AgencyLatest action
- W912P611M0022Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- W912P609M0022Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for KARA CO INC 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 without a real name are not shown.
Physical Address
5255 DANSHER RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
USA
Mailing Address
5255 DANSHER RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
USA
Government Business Contact
Eric Kara
5255 DANSHER RD.
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
USA
Electronic Business Contact
Christine Kara
5255 DANSHER RD.
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
USA
Past Performance Contact
Christine Kruse
5255 DANSHER RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
Christine Kara
5255 DANSHER RD.
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
Christine Kara
5255 DANSHER RD.
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
USA
Past Performance Alternate Contact
Ray Kara
5255 DANSHER RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
KARA CO INC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires June 26, 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 responsesSuspension/Debarment Status
SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion
Public Display
Entity information is publicly displayed
Disaster Relief Registry
Not registered for disaster relief
Bonding Information
No bonding information provided
EDI
Not declared in SAM.gov
Business Structure
Source: SAM.govRegistration Details
Source: SAM.govInitial Registration
Last Update
Registration Activation
Fiscal Year End
Country of Incorporation
Congressional District
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