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UEI: FYDYJ9VBLC96 • CAGE: 1N2L1

KERN ELECTRONICS & LASERS INC (MN)

DBA: KERN LASER SYSTEMS

Registration and award facts

SAM.gov registration as of

Net obligations since FY2008
$2.74M
$2,743,249under this UEI
FY2026 obligations
$169.54K
$169,535Provisional
Awards and orders
33
with positive net obligations1 IDV vehicle held
Latest action
Jul 10, 2026
SAM.gov registration
Active
Registration expiration date Mar 20, 2027

Registration

Doing business as
KERN LASER SYSTEMS
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
Business start date
Feb 1, 1985 (41 years)
Location
Wadena, MN
State of incorporation
Minnesota
Website
kernlasers.com

† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 25, 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 25, 2026 are not yet public.

All federal contractors in MinnesotaHow these figures are built

Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI FYDYJ9VBLC96. 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: $169,535 (provisional)
  • FY2025: $287,475
  • FY2024: $162,078
  • FY2023: $20,495
  • FY2020: $169,490
  • FY2019: $425,269
  • FY2017: $377,726
  • FY2016: $4,500
Show all 16 years
  • FY2015: $81,957
  • FY2014: $106,252
  • FY2013: $152,669
  • FY2012: $15,768
  • FY2011: $139,885
  • FY2010: $333,472
  • FY2009: $8,600
  • FY2008: $288,078

Total across 16 fiscal years: $2,743,249

Top awarding agencies

Top awarding sub-agencies

Top NAICS by obligations

Top product and service codes by obligations

  • 3449Miscellaneous secondary metal forming and cutting machines$805,112, 29.3%
  • 3419Miscellaneous machine tools$708,610, 25.8%
  • 3455Cutting tools for machine tools$278,871, 10.2%
  • 3611Industrial marking machines$220,125, 8.0%
  • 6640Laboratory equipment and supplies$183,674, 6.7%

Capabilities

NAICS codes

Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.

SBA certifications

  • SBA Certified HUBZone Firm

Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:

  • Self Certified Small Disadvantaged Business

Federal Capability Statement

Manufacturer of industrial laser cutting and engraving equipment capable of precision cutting, engraving, and etching of various materials. Large custom table sizes, multiple laser cutting capabilities and high speed engraving are available.

Capabilities & Services

laser cutters
laser engravers
laser cutting
laser engraving
wood engraver
wood cutter
plastic cutter
plastic engraver
metal engraver
metal cutter
co2 laser cutter
laser systems
laser equipment
laser machines

Contracts

Latest awards and orders

  1. N0017326P1337Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
  2. FA822725P0026Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the Air ForceLatest action
  3. FA812625P0054Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the Air ForceLatest action
  4. SPMYM124P1453Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDefense Logistics AgencyLatest action
  5. FA857124P0017Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the Air ForceLatest action
  6. FA812624P0005Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the Air ForceLatest action
  7. 6973GH23P02117Purchase orderDepartment of TransportationFederal Aviation AdministrationLatest action
  8. FA462023P0012Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the Air ForceLatest action
  9. W91ZRS20P0031Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
  10. FA462019PA075Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the Air ForceLatest action

Contact Info

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

SAM.gov registration for KERN ELECTRONICS & LASERS INC lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 4 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

1501 INDUSTRIAL DR

WADENA, MN, 56482

USA

Mailing Address

1501 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

WADENA, MN, 56482

USA

Government Business Contact

DEREK KERN

1501 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

WADENA, MN, 56482

USA

Electronic Business Contact

DEREK KERN

1501 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

WADENA, MN, 56482

USA

Government Business Alternate Contact

DEREK KERN

1501 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

WADENA, MN, 56482

USA

Electronic Business Alternate Contact

DEREK KERN

1501 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

WADENA, MN, 56482

USA

Additional Details

As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.

KERN ELECTRONICS & LASERS INC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires March 20, 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

Bonding Information

No bonding information provided

EDI

Not declared in SAM.gov

Business Structure

Source: SAM.gov
Profit Structure:For Profit Organization
Organization:Subchapter S Corporation

Registration Details

Source: SAM.gov

Initial Registration

Nov 7, 2001

Last Update

Mar 24, 2026

Registration Activation

Active — Mar 24, 2026

Fiscal Year End

1231

Country of Incorporation

USA

Congressional District

07

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