Gaia Medical Institute, Inc. (CA)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2009
- $4.12M
- $4,123,663under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 3
- with positive net obligations
- Latest action
- Oct 5, 2017
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Oct 19, 2027
Registration
- Doing business as
- Gaia Medical Institute
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Aug 5, 2004 (22 years)
- Location
- La Jolla, CA
- State of incorporation
- Delaware
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- gaiamedical.com
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 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 27, 2026 are not yet public.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI H95RP93WA9V5. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2009. 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
- FY2018: -$250 (de-obligation)
- FY2017: -$0 (de-obligation)
- FY2015: $1,235,140
- FY2014: $1,711,968
- FY2013: $1,032,746
- FY2010: $119,059
- FY2009: $25,000
Total across 7 fiscal years: $4,123,663
Net de-obligation in that fiscal year (obligations withdrawn).
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Defense$4,123,663, 100%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Department of the Army$4,123,913, 100%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 541711Research and development in biotechnology$3,979,896, 96.5%
- 541380Testing laboratories$143,767, 3.5%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- AN91R&d- medical: other (basic research)$3,979,896, 96.5%
- AN11Biomedical (BASIC)$118,767, 2.9%
- AN12Biomedical (applied/exploratory)$25,000, 0.6%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)(primary)Small
- 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesSmall
- 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesSmall
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Women-Owned Small Business
- Women-Owned Business
Federal Capability Statement
Biotechnology research and development. Medical device, biomarkers. Immuno-histochemical assays, western blot, Elisa. Physiology, dehydration, AIDS, TBI research fields.
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- W911QY10C0231Definitive contractDepartment of DefenseDefense Contract Management AgencyLatest action
- W81XWH13C0225Definitive contractDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
- W911QY09P0333Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for Gaia Medical Institute, 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 displaying numeric or placeholder names have been filtered (defense-in-depth).
Physical Address
505 Coast Blvd S Ste 104
La Jolla, CA, 92037
USA
Mailing Address
505 Coast Blvd S Ste 104
La Jolla, CA, 92037
USA
Government Business Contact
Hannah Blackmon
Laboratory Manager
505 Coast Blvd South Ste 104
La Jolla, CA, 92037
USA
Electronic Business Contact
Sarka Southern
CEO
505 Coast Blvd. South
La Jolla, CA, 92037
USA
Past Performance Contact
Sarka Southern
CEO
505 Coast Blvd. South
STE 104
La Jolla, CA, 92037
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
Sarka Southern
Scientific Director
505 COAST BLVD SOUTH, STE 104
La Jolla, CA, 92037
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
Lisa Suennen
Controller
505 COAST BLVD SOUTH, STE 104
La Jolla, CA, 92037
USA
Past Performance Alternate Contact
Hannah Blackmon
Laboratory Manager
505 Coast Blvd South Ste 104
La Jolla, CA, 92037
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
Gaia Medical Institute, Inc. has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires October 19, 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
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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