EXHIBIT 10(aq)
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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT            Page 1 of 1 Pages

1.       CONTRACT ID CODE

2.       AMENDMENT MODIFICATION NO.
         MOD01

3.       EFFECTIVE DATE
         4/20/09

4.       REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5.       PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

6.       ISSUED BY                                            CODE
         FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, UNICOR
         400 FIRST STREET, N.W.
         WASHINGTON, DC  20534
         ATTN:  Staci Card, Contract Specialist

7.       ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 6)               CODE
         SEE BLOCK 6.

8.       NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR
         (No., street, country, State and Zip Code)
         Spire Corporation
         One Patriots Park
         Bedford, MA  01730
         ATTN:  ***

         CODE                                                 FACILITY CODE

9A.      AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
         [X]

9B.      DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A.     MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
         DJU4600003478

10B.     DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
         11/28/08

11.      THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS

This above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour
and the date specified for receipt of Offers [_] is extended, [X] is not
extended.
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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date
specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning  copies of the amendment; (b) By
acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or
(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the
solicitation and amendment number, FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND
DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this
amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be
made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to
the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour
and date specified.

12.      ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required)

13.      THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT
MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

[X]      A.   THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE
CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

[_]      B.   THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, Appropriation date,
etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103 (b).

[_]      C.   THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY
OF:

[_]      D.   OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

         E.   IMPORTANT:  Contractor [_] is not, [X] is required to sign this
document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14.      DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section
headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

         The contract identified in block 10a is hereby modified as follows:

         1.   The payment terms for this contract are changed from Net 10 to
              Net 15.
         2.   Line item 01 is changed from *** to *** at the current price
              of *** per watt.  The quantity covers the deliveries in March 2009
              and April 2009.
         3.   Line item 011 is added to the contract for 2009.  The quantity
              will be *** at *** for a total of ***.  The estimated delivery for
              May through October will be *** per month.  The estimated delivery
              for November and December will be *** per month.
         4.   Line item 007 is changed from *** per watt to *** per watt.  The
              quantity is increased from *** to ***.  The estimated delivery for
              each month will be *** per month.  The down payment will remain
              at ***
         5.   Option year one's price is changed to *** per watt.  Option year
              two's price is changed to *** per watt.  Option year three's price
              is changed to *** per watt.  The option years will be negotiated
              30 days prior to the end of the contract.  Down payments for the
              option years are canceled.
         6.   The target value for this contact remains unchanged.

         As provided, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

15A.     NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
         Rodger LaFavre, COO
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15B.     CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR                                   15C.   DATE SIGNED
         /s/ Rodger LaFavre                                          4/30/09
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         (Signature of the person authorized to sign)

16A.     NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
         Staci Card, Contract Specialist

16B.     UNITED STATES OF AMERICA                             16C.   DATE SIGNED
         BY /s/ Staci Card                                           4/20/09
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         (Signature of contracting officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070                      30-105   STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)
PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE                          Prescribed by GSA
                                                   FAR(48 CFR) 53.243

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