VRC Metal Systems, LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: N151-052

VRC Metal Systems, LLC — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Defense.

Amount
$2,270,830
Agency
Department of Defense · Navy
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase II
Topic
N151-052
Solicitation
15.1
NAICS
Place of performance
SD
Period
2019-08-06 → 2022-01-31

Description

The following tasks are to be executed by the contractor in support of NAVAIR Materials Engineering Division AIR 4.3.4 and NAVSEA 04X3 Tactical Innovation Implementation Laboratory (TIIL). These tasks are in support of evaluating high pressure cold spray technology for the repair of A356 and E357 cast components, allowing the dimensional restoration and return to service of the components. The tasks also support further research and development of Cold Spray application machinery at Norfolk Naval Shipyard to aid in the Navy’s adaption of Cold Spray technology. The research, development, acquisition, and support of the Cold Spray technologies are critical to reduce vessel maintenance and increase Ao for Navy assets.