On-Demand Production of Otto Fuel Resistant PPE and Aerospace Systems

NanoSonic has developed advanced materials and seaming technology for leak-free personal protective equipment that offer improved quality at a lower cost for the health and safety of torpedo handlers and all personnel exposed to Otto Fuel II. In this DLA SBIR program, NanoSonic shall deliver Type IV Coveralls, First Articles, and End Items to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Division Keyport to become an approved source of NSN 8415-01-562-6728(s)/PGC: 03538). NanoSonic has expertise in the sewn construction of high-quality complex pattered garments and the production of inflatable seamed polyolefin structures that use the base materials in the Otto Fuel Coveralls. NanoSonic shall produce new thermoplastic tape and coated polyolefin fabric materials that meet NCTRF PD 03-07C and develop innovative additive manufacturing techniques that offer overall reductions in Otto Fuel permeation. During Phase II of this DLA SBIR program NanoSonic shall extrude thermoplastic heat seaming tape with tailored dimensions and thermal properties, coat fabrics via seamless dipping for increased resistance to Otto Fuel II permeation, and sew and heat seam Type IV coveralls. NanoSonic has teamed with Virginia Tech, Ms. Audres, and Lockheed Martin to achieve authorization to participate as an Approved Source for the specific NSN in future procurements.