NSWC IHD CRADA partners to support the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is seeking Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) partners to support the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office. The partners should have expertise in the design and manufacture of cartridge actuated devices (CAD), propellant actuated devices (PAD), gas operated devices, electro-explosive devices, energetic devices, and ordnance technologies. The areas of particular interest include electronic or pyrotechnic time delay initiators, linear energetic products, and other energetic devices. The company or academic institution should possess the capabilities to support collaborative development of new engineering or materiel solutions. Some of the key technologies and areas of interest include: • Cartridge actuated devices (CAD) • Propellant actuated devices (PAD) • Gas operated devices • Electro-explosive devices • Energetic devices • Ordnance technologies • Electronic or pyrotechnic time delay initiators • Linear energetic products • Severance assemblies • Mild Detonating Cords • Detonation transfer lines • Inflators • Fire extinguisher cartridges • Rocket catapults • Rocket motors • Thermal batteries • Percussion primers • Reefing line cutters • Impulse cartridges • Thrusters • Detonators • Release devices • Countermeasures • Subassemblies • Energetic materials The company or academic institution should submit its capabilities statement, breakdown of personnel and facilities available, and relevant past work in similar areas.