KIHOMAC SUU-67/A Pylon Modification for Advanced Weapons

KIHOMAC, Inc., proposes a Phase I SBIR to develop the plan to convert the SUU-67/A pylon to support larger, heavier munitions to support stand-off engagement.Ā This Phase I proposal will result in a comprehensive initial design concept to design and develop a fully modified SUU-67/A pylon in support of a Phase II prototype. Our Phase I proposal will provide the following analysis and result in a number of products to be delivered across the Phase I program period: An analysis to determine which specific system components require modification or removal (e.g., ducting, heating) to include a determination of whether the Heavy Stores Adapter Beams (HSAB) requires modification to accommodate the updated pylon.Ā This will also inform the need for an additional processor and related software/firmware elements. An initial SUU-67/A system model and digital twin developed using a model-based system engineering (MBSE) approach with SysML product outputs Initial Computer Aided Design (CAD) models from Government-provided 2D drawings and diagrams, using a Faro arm to fill in 2D drawing gaps if GFE is provided, to inform the complete TDP development in Phase II A comprehensive pathway to nuclear certification for SUU-67/A pylon The specific products will include a Final Report containing the bulk of the analysis, with separate deliverables addressing the foundational MBSE/SysML product and CAD drawings to support the Phase II TDP.Ā These deliverables will be marked by frequent engagements with the Government stakeholders in the form of Technical Interchanges and monthly progress reports. KIHOMAC is poised to support this modification. With 375 employees - nearly half with prior service experience - we bring a highly-engaged team focused on supporting aging-aircraft and sustainment work.Ā Our nation-wide team of leaders, engineers, technicians, and support staff that are committed to exactly this type of work.Ā With the experience of dozens of reverse engineering and middle-out engineering efforts that have gone into low and full rate production marked by exceptional CPARs, the experience of multiple SBIR awards, and a diverse team supported by nine locations, KIHOMAC is the low-cost, low-risk option to the SUU-67/A modification opportunity. Ā Ā