W911NF24P0013

Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I

A234-028_TETAC Energetic Remote Breaching Solutions

The Army has a requirement to remove the soldier from the point of breach and to increase breaching capabilities for mines and other obstacles. The focus of the need is on technologies for creating a breach lane in a fast-paced, contested combat environment. During discussions with the Army SBIR and GOBLN Program Managers, TETAC learned the following: The GOBLN Program of Record utilizes 81mm projectiles in combination with a sensor suite located on the R80 FLIR SkyRaider to detect and neutralize mine threats. The ideal lane is cleared from 1 kilometer or more and measures about 9 meters wide x 150 meters long. Modular energetic payloads are of interest to defeat a variety of targets such as mines, concertina wire, dragon teeth, or other barricades. Reduction of ferrous materials, when compared to the 81mm projectile, is of interest to assist with the ease of proofing the lane after obstacle defeat. The Army is seeking to enhance sensors, energetics, proofing, marking technologies, and remote technologies, such as aerial drones to increase standoff. The Army is planning to utilize a cohort approach to develop additional capabilities. TETAC is interested in collaborating with industry to assist in the development of a comprehensive remote breaching solution to meet Army requirements. More specifically, our interest is to focus on energetic payloads, neutralization of explosive ordnance, and fire control systems as a member of the cohort. Our company s core capabilities reside in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), energetic obstacle defeat, and unmanned system payload integration. We believe we can assist the cohort in developing and executing a Phase II demonstration based on our past performance, explosive expertise, and industry connections. TETAC proposes working within a collaborative cohort environment as the explosive subject matter experts to assist in defining the mission and to develop a comprehensive approach for remote breaching. Our proposed technical approach is to develop and integrate modular and variable mission specific payloads and firing systems to support energetic breaching concepts defined during the cohort Phase I planning stages. Upon defining the requirements, TETAC will work to develop a Phase II project schedule to demonstrate mine/ordnance neutralization and obstacle defeat during a Phase II live fire demonstration.

The goal of phase I is to establish the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of proposed R&D efforts and determine the quality of performance of the small business awardee organization.

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A234-028-1591

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Nicholas Rinaldi