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Computer Controlled Automatic Loading Water Bucket System for Aerial…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Agriculture 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
67059 		Program Year/Program:
2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
2004-00026 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Hawkins and Powers Aviation, Inc.
P.O. Box 391 Greybull, WY 82426
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2005
Title: Computer Controlled Automatic Loading Water Bucket System for Aerial Firefighting
Agency: USDA
Contract: 2005-33610-16539
Award Amount: $296,000.00
 

Abstract:

Millions of dollars in personal property and thousands of acres of natural resources will be saved annually if wildfires can be controlled effectively by increasing the safety and efficiency of helicopters in aerial firefighting. The purpose of this project is to research and develope a computer controlled water bucket system to increase safety and efficiency by automating weight management of loading, load-splitting and flow-control features.

Principal Investigator:

Duane Powers
Co-Owner
3077654482
candd@tctwest.net

Business Contact:

Duane Powers
Co-Owner
3077654482
candd@tctwest.net
Small Business Information at Submission:

Hawkins and Powers Aviation, Inc.
P.O. Box 391 Greybull, WY 82426

EIN/Tax ID:
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No