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Deep Submergence Rated Flexible Hoses and Piping System Connectors

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Special Operations Command 		Award ID:
86075 		Program Year/Program:
2010 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
S081-002-0027 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
SOCOM 08-002 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
ATKINS & PEARCE, INC.
One Braid Way Covington, KY 41017 9435
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2010
Title: Deep Submergence Rated Flexible Hoses and Piping System Connectors
Agency / Branch: DOD / SOCOM
Contract: H92222-10-C-0038
Award Amount: $516,553.00
 

Abstract:

There are many commercially available flexible hoses for use in non-rigid coupling of hydraulic, air, and other piping systems. However, these systems are currently not designed for operating under severe hydrostatic and dynamic pressures experienced by Deep Submergence Systems in their extreme operating environments. The pipes that connect the DDS to the sub are exposed to the water and experience the full compressive force of the ocean at whatever depth the submarine goes to. This high level of external compression will cause traditional hose systems to collapse and fail. A solution is desired that can deliver the required flexibility and withstand the high levels of compression. The United States Special Operations Command published SBIR solicitation topic SOCOM08-002 entitled, "Deep Submergence Rated Flexible Hoses and Piping System Connectors." Atkins & Pearce (A&P) developed a proposal, was selected for Phase I funding, and demonstrated feasibility of their technology during a Phase I SBIR contract (H92222 - 08 - P- 0012). The Phase I feasibility effort focused one developing a technology that can withstand high pressure environments, hydrodynamic, and other forces unique to Deep Submergence Systems operating environments. The design uses high strength flexible fiber based hoses to meet the functional pressure requirments.

Principal Investigator:

Jeramie Lawson
Product Development Manag
8595122795
jeramie.lawson@atkinsandpearce.com

Business Contact:

Jeb Head
President
5136599647
jeb.head@atkinsandpearce.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Atkins & Pearce, Inc.
One Braid Way Covington, KY 41017

EIN/Tax ID: 611252163
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No