Biologically Inspired Luminescent Technology

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Air Force	Award ID: 67620	Program Year/Program: 2004 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: F041-145-0250	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: UES, Inc.
4401 Dayton-Xenia Road Dayton, OH -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2004

Title: Biologically Inspired Luminescent Technology

Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF

Contract: FA8650-04-M-5405

Award Amount: $99,969.00

Abstract:
Technologies for security marking and anti-tamper devices are effective, however current devices leave behind evidence that Air Force personnel were in a specific zone and can add a considerable weight to the load carried by Air Force personnel. Taking inspiration from nature, we propose a biodegradable marking and anti-tamper device that utilizes firefly luciferase and its natural substrate, luciferin, to emit light through bioluminescence. Luciferase and luciferin will be physically separated in a light weight, biodegradable matrix and will luminesce only after proper activation.

Principal Investigator:
Melanie Tomczak
Research Scientist
9374266900
mtomczak@ues.com

Business Contact:
Francis F. Williams, Jr.
Contracts Manager
9374266900
fwilliams@ues.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

UES, INC.
4401 Dayton-Xenia Road Dayton, OH 45432

EIN/Tax ID: 310797776

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No