
Address
Code CA5
4247 South Patterson Road
Indian Head, MD 20640-5152
United StatesDescription
The Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Technology Divisionis a unique national resource in the area of
energetic materials and chemical processing. With the largest
concentration of chemical engineers at one location within the
Federal government, Indian Head has the capability to develop,
scale up, produce, test, and provide life cycle support in the
areas of energetic materials (propellants for rockets, missiles and
gun applications, explosives for warheads) and specialty chemicals.
Engineering support is provided for the components and subsystems
in which the energetic materials are used. The Indian Head
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Divisionis in a leadership
role in the following areas: chemical synthesis of energetic
materials (evaluation to production scales); development of any
type of propellant (single, double, or triple base, nitramine, or
composite) or explosive; processing any type of propellant
(extruded, granulated, cast, etc.) or explosive (melt, pour/cast,
pressed, PBX).
Mission
Provide primary technical capability in
Energetics for all Warfare Centers through engineering, fleet and
operational support, manufacturing technology, limited production,
industrial base support, and secondary technical capability through
research, development, test and evaluation for energetic materials,
ordnance devices and components, and related ordnance engineering
standards to include chemicals, propellants and their propulsion
systems, explosives, pyrotechnics, warheads, and simulators.
Provide support including special weapons support, explosive safety
and ordnance environmental support to all warfare centers, military
departments and the ordnance industry. Execute other
responsibilities as assigned by Commander, Naval Surface Warfare
Center.
Technology Disciplines
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Cartridge- and Propellant-Actuated Devices (CAD/PADs)
Address:
3824 Strauss Avenue, Bldg. D-31, Suite 107
Indian Head
Region:
P: 301 744-6111Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) specializes in life cycle support for cartridge- and propellant-actuated devices (CAD/PADs). This includes exploratory development, qualification, acquisition, and comprehensive product and logistics support. The CAD/PAD Division administers, manages, and conducts development, engineering, procurement, and logistics support functions for CADs and PADs and Aircrew Escape Propulsion Systems (AEPS) for the DoD. The division is organized into6 branches that provide full life cycle support for CAD/PAD.
Chemical Laboratory (Explosives)
Energetic Systems
Address:
3824 Strauss Avenue, Bldg. D-31, Suite 107
Indian Head
Region:
P: 301 744-6111Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The Energetic Systems Division provides full-spectrum energetic engineering services (project management, design, analysis, production support, in-service support, and Quality Evaluation) for both traditional and non-traditional defense systems, including non-lethal weapons, drug interdiction technologies, and systems for defeating chemical-biological agents. The division also analyzes the explosive effects on ground and underwater targets. The division also provides support to Program Offices, sister government organizations, foreign militaries, and industrial and academic collaborators.
Energetics Manufacturing
Address:
3824 Strauss Avenue, Bldg. D-31, Suite 107
Indian Head
Region:
P: 301 744-6111Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The Energetics Manufacturing Department provides development, scale-up, full-scale demonstration, and destructive and nondestructive testing of energetic formulations for chemicals, munitions, explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, and energetic ingredients. The department also maintains and develops state of the art facilities for the development, manufacture, and test of energetic products in support of DoD. In addition, the department serves as the Navy's single CAD/PAD stock and issue point. The department also provides quality engineering support and services and maintains the activity's hardware inspection and machine shop. Manufacturing Capabilities Cast Explosives and Propellants Extruded Double Base Propellants High Energy Casting Powder and Gun Propellants Continuous Processing of Energetics Chemical Scale-Up of Energetics Nitration Processes Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADs) Propellant Actuated Devices (PADs) Rocket Motor Igniters Pressed and Machined Explosives Metal Parts Machining and Fabrication Explosive Ordnance Demilitarization Test and Evaluation Rocket Motor Static Testing Cartridge, Initiator, Igniter, and Gas Generator Testing Environmental Testing Energetic Device Dissection CNC Machining of Energetics Non-Destructive Test Raw Material Receipt & Inspection
Energetics Manufacturing Technology Center (EMTC)
Address:
4247 South Patterson Rd, Suite 209
Indian Head
Region:
P: (301) 744-6772Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The Energetics Manufacturing Technology Center (EMTC), established in 1994 by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program, is Navy operated and located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) , Indian Head, MD. A renowned leader in energetics, NSWC IHEODTD serves as the focal point for this group and provides a full spectrum of capabilities including energetics research, development, modeling and simulation, engineering, manufacturing technology, production, test and evaluation, and fleet/operations support. The Center does not own or operate any facilities and equipment, but is essentially a virtual enterprise that involves government, industry, and academia in identifying requirements and executing projects. Our objectives are to identify weapon system and manufacturing base needs, develop and demonstrate the required manufacturing process technology solutions, and finally transition successful results. The EMTC is responsible for: Providing advice to the ONR ManTech Program Director concerning program formulation. Funding projects to develop and demonstrate manufacturing technology solutions for identified Navy manufacturing issues. Facilitating the transition and implementation of successful project results. Providing consulting services to Navy program offices and industrial activities, other services and the DoD, other government departments and agencies, academia, and industry. The EMTC is one of nine Centers of Excellence established by the ONR ManTech Program to identify and execute projects. Navy ManTech concentrates on developing, demonstrating, transitioning and implementing new or improved manufacturing processes for the production of weapon systems, subsystems and/or their components. The goal of the program is to use demonstrated manufacturing science and technology from research and development (R&D) work in order to develop and implement manufacturing processes that produce affordable (lower costs), quality (increase reliability) products. In other words, Navy ManTech provides a bridge from demonstrated R&D to implementation of new or improved manufacturing technology into the production arena.
Energetics Technology
Address:
3824 Strauss Avenue, Bldg. D-31, Suite 107
Indian Head
Region:
P: 301 744-6111Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The Energetics Technology Division is the premier center for energetic technology innovation that takes emerging concepts and applies novel design techniques to develop and field new energetic products. Systems include conventional and non-traditional warfare applications across the full spectrum of energetic competencies. The division sustains and nurtures a workforce possessing the critical talents necessary to function as national stewards for energetic technology.
EOD Diver Complex
Explosive Test Ranges
Foreign Ordnance Electronics Exploitation Laboratory
Hypervelocity Test Facility