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2006 Award Highlights
Applied Research Associates, Inc. awarded contract for Bomb Squad Training
December 19, 2006 - The Technology and Training Development Subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to Applied Research Associates, Inc. to design, develop, test, and evaluate an integrated approach to training for bomb squads and technicians. The program will produce an electronic framework targeting present and emergent IED threats and will provide comprehensive and practical experience with IEDs through exercise-based training with supplemental computer-based training.
» Applied Research Associates will receive a base aware of $1,187,065 for the fifteen month effort with options up to $2,000,000.
American Science and Engineering awarded contract to develop an Unmanned Ground Vehicle Single Sided X-Ray Imaging System
November 28, 2006 - The Improvised Device Defeat subgroup awarded a contract to American Science and Engineering (AS&E) off of Broad Agency Announcement 05-Q-4782 to investigate existing technology to provide a single sided X-Ray backscatter based imaging system capable of being delivered by a small robotic platform. The imaging system will acquire internal images of an improvised explosive device (IED) in two minutes or less and allow bomb technicians determine the functional characteristics of the device.
» AS&E will receive a $317,736 for the initial investigative effort and up to $2,723,634 for an additional twenty-eight month effort including options.
American Science & Engineering awarded contract for Ruggedized Backscatter X-Ray Van
October 27, 2006 - The Physical Security Subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to American Science and Engineering to develop a ruggedized version of the Backscatter X-Ray Van (ZBV) screening system. The ZBV detects low-density organic materials and enables the operator to identify explosives and narcotics. The ruggedized system will be compatible for towing by an armored HMMWV or similar light duty militarized vehicle, enabling the ZBV to be deployed as a stationary inspection system in remote areas.
» AS&E will receive $2,254,465 for the nine month effort.
St. Joseph’s University awarded contract to develop Port Security Training Program
December 22, 2006 - The Training and Technology Development subgroup awarded a contract to St. Joseph’s University off of BAA 06-Q-5570 to develop a training program addressing port security. St. Joseph’s University will conduct an analysis, identify deficiencies, and develop training focused on addressing port security and advanced information sharing including the improvement of existing response plans to create the necessary training to prevent, mitigate, and recover from an act of terrorism. The training program will include, but is not limited to, a classroom course, an asynchronous interactive course, and a scenario driven exercise.
» St. Joseph’s University will receive $894,813 for the eighteen month effort.
Ballard Power Systems Inc. awarded contract
December 22, 2006 - The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to Ballard Power Systems Inc. with Cellex Power Products as a major subcontractor to develop, demonstrate and evaluate new and innovative mobile Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell-based power sources for Class 3 Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to provide sustained and improved performance.
» Ballard Power Systems Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada will receive $5,877,253 for the 30-month effort.
Science Applications International Corporation awarded contract for Trailer-Mounted Military Mobile VACIS
November 22, 2006 - The Physical Security Subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to develop a ruggedized version of SAIC's existing Militarized Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS). The Trailer-Mounted Military Mobile VACIS (T-MMV) will allow security personnel to effectively examine vehicles and other objects for concealed weapons and other threat devices. SAIC will mount the T-MMV onto two trailers which will be towed by an armored HMMWV or similar vehicle. The T-MMV will be equipped with a tracking system and will be capable of static and dual-direction scanning, with remote operation for increased operator safety.
» SAIC will receive $2,888,000 for the nine month effort.
Pennsylvania State University awarded contract for Launched Listening Device
September 21, 2006 - The Tactical Operations Support subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract off of Broad Agency Announcement 05-Q-4782 for the development of a listening device that can deployed from an existing weapon launcher at a standoff distance of 100 feet and wirelessly transmit acoustic information back to a law enforcement tactical team. This system is expected to significantly improve the ability of soldiers and law enforcement officers involved in urban special operations to safely monitor and surveill a high risk incident from a stand-off distance.
» The Applied Research Laboratory of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania will receive $647,017 for the 24 month effort.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (NASA Ames) awarded contract for the Next Generation Explosive Detection
September 15, 2006 - The Explosive Detection subgroup of the TSWG has awarded a contract to NASA Ames to develop advanced carbon nanotube cold cathode x-ray sources for use in high throughput baggage and cargo screening systems. The technical approach promises reduced power consumption, reduced heat load, reduced cost, size and weight and improved ruggedness and responsiveness over existing thermionic x-ray sources.
» NASA Ames will receive up to $2,445,801 for this 24 months effort.
Plug Power Inc. awarded contract
August 9, 2006 – The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to Plug Power Inc. to design, develop, and test a small, rugged and low cost reliable proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell for back-up power support for continuity of operations after a terrorist attack or natural disaster.
» Plug Power, Inc., Latham, NY will receive $1,812,940 for the 18-month effort.
Rockwell Scientific Company LLC awarded contract for Dual Purpose Weapon Scope
June 21, 2006 - The Tactical Operations Support subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract off Broad Agency Announcement 05-Q-4782 for the development of a scope for shoulder-fired weapons that will allow the shooter to quickly select either long or short-range sighting based upon the tactical situation. This system is anticipated to dramatically improve the ability of soldiers to effectively engage threats in urban battle situations.
» Rockwell Scientific Company LLC of Thousand Oaks, California will develop the scope and will receive $459,972 for the 15 month effort.
Tactical Survey Group, Inc. awarded contract for Tactical Survey ™ System
May 24, 2006 – The Tactical Operations Support subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to Tactical Survey Group, Inc. to implement the Tactical Survey™ System at selected sites throughout the United States. This computer-based, interactive tool provides crisis personnel access to a vast database of reliable pre-incident information on a facility, thereby enhancing their ability to effectively respond to an emergency situation. The Tactical Survey™ System includes immersive imagery with embedded tactical intelligence including hazardous material types and locations, aerial photos, ingress and egress videos, key personnel, building construction information, utility shutoff locations with instructions, communications infrastructure, fire fighting assets, fire and security alarm systems, and perimeter control systems.
» The Tactical Survey Group, Inc., San Bernardino, CA will receive $5,542,553 for this effort.
BGP Inc. awarded contract to develop transportable gasifier
May 15, 2006 – The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to BGP Inc. to design, develop, and test a safe, environmentally friendly large capacity transportable gasifier system. The system will be capable of on-farm disposal of 100-150 tons (per 24 hour period) of potentially contaminated plant or animal materials.
» BGP Inc., Raleigh, NC will receive $1,819,253.50 for the 24 month effort.
Clean Earth Technologies awarded contract to improve biological agent sampling, detection, and decontamination methods
May 8, 2006 – The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to Clean Earth Technologies to conduct a rigorous science-based review of procedures for improvements to chemical and biological agent sampling, detection, and decontamination. The project shall determine the accuracy and precision required for consistent interpretation of data and identify experimental conditions and parameters that can be controlled to reduce errors and variability.
» Clean Earth Technologies, LLC, Earth City, Missouri will receive $906,048 for the 12 month effort.
Dynamic Defense Materials, LLC awarded contract for Improved Deployable Armor System
March 28, 2006 - The VIP Protection subgroup awarded a contract to Dynamic Defense Materials (DDM) to upgrade its Portable Armor Wall System (PAWS), which was developed under a previous TSWG contract. The system allows security and military personnel to rapidly erect protective barriers against high-caliber ballistic threats. Under this contract DDM will improve corner pieces and incorporate user operation feedback into future models. In addition, the existing PAWS will be tested to characterize its resistance to blast threats.
» Dynamic Defense Materials, LLC Boothwyn, PA will receive $1,812,965 for the 12 month effort.
Insight Technology, Inc. awarded contract for In-Line Laser Rangefinder for Weapon Scopes
March 27, 2006 - The Tactical Operations Support subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract off Broad Agency Announcement 05-Q-4782 for the development of a lightweight weapon-mounted rangefinder for military applications. Insight Technology, Inc. of Londonderry, New Hampshire will develop a rugged ultra-light rangefinder that will be integrated with the weapon scope. This system is anticipated to dramatically improve the soldiers accuracy.
» Insight Technology, Inc. of Londonderry, New Hampshire will receive $855,700 for the 14 month effort.
Technology Development Group, Inc. was awarded a contract for developing, implementing, and evaluating a tool which allows personnel to quickly access essential words, phrases, and linguistic data.
During March 2006, the Training Technology Development subgroup initiated a project to design, develop, implement, and evaluate a tool which allows linguists, analysts, and war fighters to quickly access essential words, phrases, sentences, and linguistic data. The Learning Language Broker (LLB) shall leverage existing dictionary databases, domain-specific lexicons, and frequently used expressions. The LLB shall 1) enable translators to access all existing dialogue systems available to the U.S. Government through a federated search, 2) help U.S. Government personnel in learning, maintaining, and using language proficiency skills, and 3) provide the U.S. Government with counter terrorism-specific tools to support real-life situations at their desktop or in-theater. Technology Development Group, Inc. will develop the material and deliver it to TSWG in March 2007.
» Technology Development Group, Inc. was awarded a contract of $775,916.36 for this effort.
Appen Pty Ltd awarded contract for text attribution software
On February 21, 2006, the Investigative Support and Forensics subgroup initiated a project to produce new and advanced forensic software tools to automate existing stylometric and related psychological analysis of Arabic and English text to include email, passwords, chat conversations, and other documents. The analysis will generate investigative leads such as author’s age, sex, geographic orientation, English as a second language, and other basic psychological, social, and personality traits with resultant probabilities.
» Appen Pty Ltd of Chatswood, Australia will develop the software and deliver it to TSWG in November 2007. The contract was awarded for $578,128.
Florida International University awarded contract to improve human scent identification
On February 17, 2006, the Investigative Support and Forensics subgroup initiated a project to design, develop and test a method to improve the performance and scientific defensibility of dog teams used for human scent identification. The intent is to optimize and evaluate the desorption properties of the materials used for the collection of odor samples. Field trials will be conducted to assess the variances in performance of human scent identification of canines with respect to using different types of absorbent materials.
» Florida International University of Miami, FL will develop a technical paper and deliver it to TSWG in November 2008. The contract was awarded for $246,634.
Quantum Signal LLC awarded contract for BDU identification software
On February 3, 2006, the Investigative Support and Forensics subgroup initiated a project to produce new and advanced forensic software to help identify persons by their Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) from surveillance video and still images. The expected deliverable will analyze BDUs by using the characteristics on any camouflage type clothing to specifically identify an individual piece of such clothing. The software will address such traits as frequency of repetition, intersection of colors, and spatial orientation of seams and pockets to determine a basis for identification or exclusion. The technology will also provide a statistical comparison of the technique, so the information can be used as a reference for court cases.
» Quantum Signal LLC of Ann Arbor, MI will develop the software and deliver it to TSWG in November 2006. The contract was awarded for $188,814.
Visidyne, Inc. awarded contract for an Laser Illumination Detector
January 25, 2006 - The VIP Protection subgroup awarded a contract to Visidyne, Inc. to develop a laser illumination detector that can determine from an off-axis position when a laser is being directed at a specific location. This system will allow security personnel to determine when a laser is being employed against a VIP and whether or not it is likely to be used for a harmful purpose. The system will work both indoors and outside, even when sunlight is abundant.
» Visidyne, Inc., Burlington, MA will receive $222,783 for the 16 month effort.
Applied Research Associates, Inc awarded contract for Robotic Power Backup for Current RCVs
January 24, 2006 - The Improvised Device Defeat subgroup of TSWG has awarded a contract to Applied Research Associates, Inc. for development of a Robotic Power Backup for Remote Controlled Vehicles (RCVs). During this effort, a power backup system for RCVs currently in use by EOD and bomb squad operators will be developed. The system will serve as an emergency power supply to provide reserve power to retrieve the robot to a safe area in the event the main power supply fails.
» Applied Research Associates, Inc. will receive $496,963 for the ten month effort.
Applied Research Associates was awarded a new contract for development of training material relevant to the bomb squad community
On 17 January 2006, the Training Technology Development subgroup initiated a project to develop a systems approach to training on the basic science for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). A cognitive task analysis (CTA) will be used to capture IED-significant characteristics from experienced bomb squad technicians and combine them with a basic science foundation to create a training product comprised of technical content specifically targeted and relevant to the bomb squad community. The deliverable will include a multi-sensory media (audio/visual/hands-on) demonstrations and exercises that will develop an improved retention, synthesis, and reapplication. Hands-on kits shall be developed to support the computer-based training package. Applied Research Associates, Inc. will develop the software and deliver it to TSWG in July 2007.
» Applied Research Associates, Inc. will receive $709,698.00 for the effort.
Applied Research Associates, Inc awarded contract for Next Generation Bomb Suit
January 17, 2006 - The Improvised Device Defeat subgroup of TSWG has awarded a contract to Applied Research Associates, Inc. for development of the Next Generation Bomb Suit. During the first phase of the project, ways for improving the performance of the bomb suit components and reducing the overall weight of the Next Generation Bomb Suit will be investigated.
» Applied Research Associates, Inc. will receive $285,825 for the initial three month effort. Total contract award value (with all options) is $4,120,861.
Pacific Microwave Research awarded contract for Close Access Surveillance System
January 9, 2006 – The Special Projects subgroup of TSWG awarded a contract to Pacific Microwave Research to develop and develop a digital transmitter and receiver to include electrical design, housing design, mechanical design and software design. The system is to be compatible with existing surveillance architectures and provide an increase in modularity as well as data flow.
» Pacific Microwave Research will receive $271,535 for the 12 month effort.