GARA, INC. (CA)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2008
- $96.28K
- $96,280under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 13
- with positive net obligations
- Latest action
- Sep 15, 2011
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Jan 19, 2027
Registration
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Jan 1, 1993 (33 years)
- Location
- Auburn, CA
- State of incorporation
- California
- Website
- 1stsourcelighting.com
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 29, 2026 are not yet public).
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI LNRFJG5CHX34. 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
- FY2011: $12,805
- FY2010: -$133 (de-obligation)
- FY2009: $33,377
- FY2008: $50,230
Total across 4 fiscal years: $96,280
Net de-obligation in that fiscal year (obligations withdrawn).
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Homeland Security$80,871, 84.0%
- Department of Defense$11,570, 12.0%
- Department of Justice$3,533, 3.7%
- Department of Veterans Affairs$306, 0.3%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- U.S. Coast Guard$80,871, 84.0%
- Department of the Navy$11,570, 12.0%
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons$3,533, 3.7%
- Department of Veterans Affairs$306, 0.3%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 335110Electric lamp bulb and part manufacturing$14,021, 14.6%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- 6210Indoor & outdoor elec lighting fixt$19,824, 20.6%
- 5999Msc elect & electronic components$15,662, 16.3%
- 6635Physical properties test eq$11,570, 12.0%
- 6240Electric lamps$2,451, 2.5%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 335132Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing(primary)Small
- 333413Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment ManufacturingSmall
- 335139Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment ManufacturingSmall
- 335311Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer ManufacturingSmall
- 444180Other Building Material DealersSmall
- 541490Other Specialized Design ServicesSmall
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
- SBA-Certified Women-Owned Small Business
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Self Certified Small Disadvantaged Business
- 8E
- Women-Owned Small Business
- Woman-Owned Business
Product and service codes (PSC)
- 6210Other Services/Supplies
- 6230Other Services/Supplies
- K062Modification of Equipment
Federal Capability Statement
1st Source Lighting is an American manufacturer of superior quality LED and germicidal UV-C lighting. Current product offerings include a complete line of energy efficient LED lighting for a wide variety of commercial, federal and industrial applications. 1st Source also manufactures germicidal UV-C lighting for surface and air disinfection of harmful viruses. All fixtures are made in USA and are BAA compliant. 1st Source has been U.S. lighting manufacturer since 1993.
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- HSCG3311PSAABL4Purchase orderDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- HSCG3309PSAD207PoDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- HSCG3309PSCA882Purchase orderDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- N6817109P2154Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
- HSCG3109PLBC273Purchase orderDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- HSCG4508PJAK757Purchase orderDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- HSCG3308PSAAA83PoDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- DJBBUXHP130036PoDepartment of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of PrisonsLatest action
- HSCG3308PSCABN0Purchase orderDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- V523R89594PoDepartment of Veterans AffairsLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for GARA, INC. lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 5 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
1730 INDUSTRIAL DR
AUBURN, CA, 95603
USA
Mailing Address
1730 INDUSTRIAL DR
AUBURN, CA, 95603
USA
Government Business Contact
LAURA GARA
PRESIDENT
1730 INDUSTRIAL DR.
AUBURN, CA, 95603
USA
Electronic Business Contact
Laura Gara
president
1730 INDUSTRIAL DR.
AUBURN, CA, 95603
USA
Past Performance Contact
ROBERT GARA
CORP SECRETARY
1730 INDUSTRIAL DR
AUBURN, CA, 95603
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
LAURA GARA
PRESIDENT
1730 INDUSTRIAL DR.
AUBURN, CA, 95603
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
ROBERT GARA
CORP SECRETARY
1730 INDUSTRIAL DR
AUBURN, CA, 95603
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
GARA, INC. has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires January 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
Registered for disaster relief contracting — Nationwide
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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