Exquadrum, Inc. is a pioneering aerospace engineering and R&D company established in 2002 by former Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) civil servants Eric Schmidt and Kevin Mahaffy [5]. Operating from its 66,000 square-foot headquarters at Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA), the company has evolved from a pure R&D organization to a comprehensive solutions provider with vertically integrated capabilities spanning invention through testing [3].
- Rocket propulsion systems and testing
- Defense and aerospace R&D
- Technical services for government agencies
- Product design and manufacturing
Exquadrum's federal market presence is particularly strong through its support of the Air Force Research Laboratory, managing several significant programs:
- Five-year contract commenced April 2020
- Comprehensive logistics services including HAZMAT management
- Fixed-price structure with base plus four option years [7]
- AS9100 Rev D certification for engineering and manufacturing services [1]
- SBA 8(a) Business Development Program certification [7]
- Minority-owned small business status [2]
- Recognition on Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies with 97% revenue growth over three years [6]
- Securing four major advanced technology development contracts in 2022 [1]
- Successful expansion of the FORGE test site capabilities [1]
- DARPA
- Missile Defense Agency
- U.S. Air Force
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency [8]
- Relocation to expanded corporate headquarters
- Development of new igniter product line
- Enhancement of technical support services division [7]
As Exquadrum celebrates two decades of innovation [8], the company continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing aerospace and defense technologies while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance in the industry.