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The Natick Soldier Center (NSC) is located at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Mass., under the Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM). We have the dedicated mission to maximize the soldier's survivability, sustainability, mobility, combat effectiveness and quality of life by treating the soldier as a system. Situated near the nation's birthplace of the Army, NSC is the birthplace of the soldier as a system concept. From its early manifestation in the Soldier Integrated Protective Ensemble (SIPE) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD), through transition to the PM managed Land Warrior (LW) program, to the current Future Force Warrior (FFW) ATD supporting the Army's transformation to the Future Force. NSC's focus has always been on the soldier. We accomplish our mission through basic and applied research, technology development and demonstration, and engineering of combat clothing and individual equipment, rations and food service equipment, airdrop systems, shelters, and organizational equipment. We also integrate and transition the technologies for combat-essential elements of command and control, survivability, lethality, sustainability and mobility into the soldier system and warrior systems for other services and agencies. We are in direct support of the Army's S&T vision, strategy, and Transformation Objectives. Our vision is to be the recognized center of choice for individual warrior-related technologies and warrior systems, and internationally known as a preeminent provider of research, development, engineering and integration services.
Mission
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Manage the development, integration and experimentation of all technology aspects of the Joint Army, USMC, Military Operations in Urban Terrain ACTD and Pathfinder ACTD.
- Ensure that the Science & Technology Program addresses the soldiers' needs, and supports the Army's S&T vision, strategy, and Transformation Objectives.
- Advance and transition modular and reconfigurable soldier system technologies that will benefit and serve the next generation warfighter's operational capabilities.
- Serve as a focal point among emergency response professionals, military personnel and civilians in high-risk occupations for exchange of information regarding protective clothing and individual equipment materials, systems and testing.
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Center of Excellence for Inflatable Composite Structures
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AMSRD-NSC-AD-B 15 Kansas St.
Natick
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P: 5082335431Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The Center of Excellence for Inflatable Composite Structures (CE-ICS) manages a textile technology process that are three dimensional, lightweight, load bearing members created when high strength fibers are formed into tubular structures that take predetermined shapes when filled with high pressure air or fluids. These replace metal structures and yield products that weigh 66% less then conventional items, take up less then 25% the volume when stored or shipped and cut deployment time by 60%. The Flexible Composite Structures are extremely lightweight and require minimal storage space during transit. The technology was transferred from the Army to Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and NASA. It was developed through both Government and Industry interaction. Applications for this technology are extremely broad. These include arches to support tents, inflatable wheels and antennas for space applications, stiffening edges for large cargo parachutes, fins for aircraft ejection seats, huge underwater beams to reduce wave heights during inter-vessel cargo transfer and ballistic protective systems for munitions stored in field ammo dumps. Spin-offs from the manufacturing technology include low-cost rigid composite nose cones for missiles and the next generation chemical and biological agent resistant laminated fabric.
2-Person Chamber for MOPP Ensemble Man in Simulant Test (MIST)
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AMSRD-NSC-AD-B 15 Kansas St.
Natick
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P: 5082335431Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 A Man-in-Simulant Test (MIST) Chamber has been constructed at the Natick Soldier Center to measure vapor leak through chemical protective clothing ensembles. The chamber uses common approved chemical agent simulants that are recaptured after use to evaluate the protection factor associated with chemical protective clothing. The 2-man chamber provides two-hour MIST testing of new ensemble designs to identify protection issues during the research and development phase of these items. This testing is particularly valuable in assessing mask, glove, boot and garment interfaces as well as screening potential closure systems of any chemical protective item during prototyping. On-site testing will reduce development time and cost, reduce the amount of agent simulant required by larger alternative facilities and provide an immediate feedback mechanism for evaluating new ensembles and closure technologies.
45-FOOT HIGH DROP TOWER
The Drop Tower is used to simulate and measure the impact shocks that are exerted on parachute loads when they hit the ground. It is also used for HSL static lift to establish rigging procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of lifting/sling load provisions. Crane height: 39 ft Crane capacity: 40 tons Cement surface: 40 ft2
ADVANCED FOOD PROCESSING LABORATORY
Includes equipment for the production and testing of food and food components to facilitate state-of-the-art ration development.
AERIAL DELIVERY DESIGN AND FABRICATION FACILITY
Skilled personnel are equipped to design and develop various prototype airdrop items. This facility has all classes of sewing machines, ranging from lightweight to heavyweight machines as well as ultrasonic machines. Together with engineers and specialists working with airdrop technology, the prototype staff can develop designs with state-of-the-art tools and technologies for the individual Warfighter.
AIRCRAFT ROLLER TEST FACILITY
This facility simulates C-17, C-130J, and C-130H aircraft roller beds. It has 160 instrumented rollers that are able to measure point loading of cargo inside an airdrop aircraft. It has an overhead lift capability which consists of two gantry cranes. Each gantry has two instrumented lifting hooks with a 7.5 ton capacity. The Roller Test Facility is also equipped to simulate up to 80,000 lbs of parachute extraction force.
ANALYTICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
This laboratory contains equipment that performs a broad array of microbiological analyses for pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. It performs challenge studies and validates processing methods.
BALLISTIC EYEWEAR TEST APPARATUS
This air and helium powered device allows for the assessment of the ballistic protective properties of developmental and commercial eyewear. It is capable of shooting either 5.8 grain or 17 grain fragment simulating projectiles at up to 950 ft/s, or the .25 inch round ball used for the ANSI Z87.1 safety eyewear test. It can also assess flat or curved samples, or the complete eyewear "as worn" on a headform, and at ambient or at extreme temperatures (-60° F to +160° F).
BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
This facility performs cutting edge research in the following areas: genetic engineering, peptide/protein characterization, anaerobic/aerobic bacteria, novel materials, non-leaching antimicrobials, biomimetic templating, fiber spinning and bioenergy. Capabilities include: Fermentation facility; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); DNA sequencing gel system; peptide synthesizer; fluorimeter; High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC); BIAcore Processing Unit; anaerobic chamber, antimicrobial testing and a Tecan high throughput robotic system.
BURNER TEST FACILITY
The equipment in this facility tests and evaluates 200 to 200,000 BTU/hr JP-8 and diesel fired combustion systems, including burners, military kitchen appliances, camping stoves, pocket stoves, water heaters, shelter heaters, and heat-driven generators and cogenerators. Combustion efficiency, heat transfer, and energy balance are also determined to reconcile total energy in with total energy out. Assessments of safety, health, ergonomics, maintenance, and reliability are also evaluated.
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Facilities and Equipment brochure
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Publication DateApr 28, 2022
SUMMARY: In accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(e) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(l)(i), the Department of the Army hereby gives notice of the intent to grant an exclusive license to Tac-Clamp, LLC (d/b/a Blackbridge Defense), a Colorado limited liability company having a principal place of business at 10940 S. Parker Road, Suite 891, Parker, Colorado 80134. The proposed license is a revocable, royalty-bearing, exclusive license to the Department of the Army’s interests in U.S. Patent Number 9,265,318, titled Insulated Bag, claiming an insulated bag having at least three unitary layers of durable material.
Dates:
DATES: Anyone wishing to object to the grant of this license must file written objections along with supporting evidence, if any, not later than 15 days following the publication of this announcement
Address:
ADDRESSES: Send written objections to United States Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, ATTN: FCDD-SCD-GOI (Sheri Mennillo; R134), 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760.
For further information contact:
Sheri Mennillo, Office of Research and Technology Applications, Phone: (508) 206-3496
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