High Voltage Fireset/Electric Gun System Development
ID: AF242-D016Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

High Voltage Fireset/Electric Gun System Development

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2608905

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Apr 17, 2024 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open May 15, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Jun 12, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Jun 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the development of a High Voltage Fireset/Electric Gun System. This research topic focuses on enhancing the performance of CDU Switches & HV capacitors subsystem technology components with very low ESR, high peak current capability, and ultra-fast di/dt current rates. The objective is to develop a super low inductance HV Fire-set System with operating ranges from 20 kV to 60 kV to drive 1in Flyer plates.

The technology being solicited has applications in the DoD and DoE explosive research community for conducting detonation transfer reliability research and developing high fidelity hydro-code numerical models of detonation trains. It is also used for initiation studies to discharge large amounts of energy into insensitive munition booster materials. The advancement of CDU switch, HV Capacitor, & trigger technologies may vastly expand the DoD’s and DoE’s capability to conduct more robust experiments and improve understanding for detonation train performance.

The project duration is divided into two phases. Phase I is a Direct-to-Phase-II (D2P2) topic, meaning no Phase I awards will be made. Phase II involves developing and constructing a fireset system ready for lab use, performing laboratory bench level experiments, and establishing operating voltage range and system parameters.

The technology is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR) due to its defense-related nature. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals and comply with US Export Control Laws.

For more information and to submit proposals, visit the DOD SBIR 24.2 Annual solicitation notice on grants.gov or the DOD SBIR/STTR Opportunities page on the Defense SBIR/STTR website. The open date for proposals is May 15, 2024, and the close date is June 12, 2024.

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