APT CORPORATE CAPABILITIES

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APT CORPORATE CAPABILITIES Hazard Classification & Insensitive Munitions Testing
A-P-T Research, Inc. | 4950 Research Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.327.3373 | www.apt-research.com
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW Providing safe solutions to government & industry through risk management, engineering, analysis, & planning.
A-P-T Research, Inc. (Analysis-Planning-Test Research, Inc. (APT)) is an employee-
owned, small business headquartered at the Safety Engineering & Analysis Center
(SEAC) in Huntsville, AL.
Founded in 1990, APT has steadily grown to a solid business base of $27M/year.
APT currently provides professional engineering services to approximately 40 Government
agencies in a variety of disciplines.
APT’s ISO 9001:2015 certification includes the unique statement, “A-P-T Research, Inc.,
has established and maintains a quality management system for the delivery of products
and engineering services for safety, quality, mission assurance, testing, analysis, hardware
prototyping and training on a global basis to Government and industrial organizations.”
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APT was listed as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in America for 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, & 2014.
CORPORATE OVERVIEW Providing Proactive Safety Solutions which are timely, responsive, and innovative.
Capabilities System Safety
Software System Safety
Software Development & Modeling
Explosives Safety & Testing
2013 Small Business of the Year—Chamber of Commerce
International System Safety Society Directors, Officers,
Fellows, and Technical Achievement Awardees
Board Member on IAASS, Chair of Launch Safety Committee
Former ACAT 1D Project and Program Managers
Former Flight Safety and Range Safety Officers
Former Chiefs of Safety MICOM, SMDC
Former Chief Engineers at AFSC
Two Former Hazard Classifiers
Former Director of Safety, Quality & Mission
Assurance for USA Space Shuttle Operations
Two time ASAP member on Board of Directors
Internationally recognized experts in modeling
explosives effects, and range safety
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CORPORATE CUSTOMERS AND APT LOCATIONS APT provides services to over 40 organizations at multiple locations in the US and abroad.
Government Agencies ATF
Engineers
International Society of
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Hazard Classification (HC) & Insensitive Munitions (IM)
WHY APT: AN OVERVIEW
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EXPERIENCE
Some of the DOD programs we’ve supported for HC/IM:
PAC-3
THAAD
classifications to DOT
US Army history
APT performed the only successful Shaped Charged Jet test in history
APT performed technical editing and graphic support of the latest version of TB 700-2
APT regularly conducts explosives safety training, including modules on hazard
classification and insensitive munitions
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PROVEN PROCESSES
This flowchart, outlining the Hazard Classification process, as adapted by APT, was placed
in the latest version of TB 700-2 and is used as a reference by members of the DOT
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
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PROVEN PROCESSES: HAZARD DIVISION ASSIGNMENT
APT applies a Systematic Approach to Hazard Classification
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Number of Test Articles
Bullet Impact 3 1 1 1 1 (LE) -
Fragment Impact 2 1 1 1 1 -
Shaped Charge Jet 2 1 - - 1 (LE) -
Sympathetic Reaction 6 * 2 (LEs)* - - -
Spall Impact 2 1 - - - -
Liquid Fuel/External Fire Test 3 1* 2* 1* 2* 1*
Unconfined Package Test 3 - - - - -
TOTAL Number of Assets 39 AURs 10 AURs 4 AURs
& 2 LEs 5 AURs
PROVEN PROCESSES: TAILORING
Without tailoring, IM and FHC testing can require as many as 39 All Up Rounds (AURs).
Tailoring can be accomplished with:
1. a good Threat Hazard Assessment (THA)
that identifies life cycle threats; and
2. successful completion of sub-scale testing.
The ability to successfully tailor IM and FHC testing comes from experience, knowledge and understanding of the associated processes.
* IM and FHC tests are harmonized
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PROVEN PROCESSES: PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
APT provides HC and IM support throughout the entire product life-cycle
Small Scale Testing: We develop test plans and lead
tests to prove out IM mitigation technologies before
conducting a full scale test. This can save thousands
of dollars.
rapid receipt of an EX letter for shipping.
Under DOT, we can issue tentative shipping
classifications (similar to IHCs) for testing.
For DOD, we can help with IHC applications.
We work with test ranges to ensure products are
tested correctly and that the required data will be
obtained.
worry-free approval by HC and IM boards.
We support HCs for updates to products that may not
need to be retested.
commercial purposes or Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
Two Parallel Processes, One Harmonized Test Program
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TAILORED SUPPORT: FROM SOUP TO NUTS
Hazard Classification Support
APT has extensive experience developing HC test plans, to include
test item(s) configuration, instrumentation and layout
Planning and conduct of subscale testing
Done correctly, subscale testing gives confidence on the expected
reaction from a full-up test, thereby potentially saving time and money
Work with the Services and DDESB to obtain approval of the
tailored DTP
Since 1997, APT has supported the DDESB for explosive testing
Identification of the right test facility to match customer needs,
range costs negotiation, obtaining range priority for tests, and
obtaining range safety approvals
Ensure development of test articles and testing meet customer
program goals
Ensure tests are performed correctly and required data is obtained
Prepare Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the range, and Quick-
Look and Final Test Reports to submit to approving authorities
APT has an award-winning Publications Department
Test Plans
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TAILORED SUPPORT: FROM SOUP TO NUTS
Insensitive Munitions Support
Identify and develop a Threat Hazard Analysis (THA)
Develop tailored Detailed Test Plan (DTP) based on the life cycle
environmental profile
technologies
(TIVS) for mitigation of cook-off or propulsion
Identification of the right test facility to match customer needs,
range costs negotiation, obtaining range priority for tests, and
obtaining range safety approvals
Ensure development of test articles and testing meet customer
program goals
Ensure tests are performed correctly and required data is obtained
Prepare Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the range
Provide IM inputs to the program’s POAM and IM Strategic Plan
APT has successfully provided IM inputs to the IM Strategic Plan
and POAM for dozens of programs
Develop Quick-Look and Final Test Reports and briefing packages
for IM Boards and JROC
APT has an award-winning Publications Department
POAM Development
IM Roadmap
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EXPERIENCE
APT has working relationships with personnel at multiple explosive test sites nationwide and experience operating within each organization’s parameters.
As a DOT-approved explosive examining agency, APT is
partnered with several test sites to ensure a broad base of
testing capabilities, including:
Eglin AFB, Valparaiso, FL
Dahlgren NSWC, Dahlgren, VA
UTEC, Riverton, KS
And, through our DOD work, we have tested at most
national ranges in the US, including many at:
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, China Lake, CA
Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, UT
Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ
White Sands Missile Range, White Sands, NM
What does that mean
understanding of the important aspects
of testing, like how to obtain priority
status for a program and how to
ensure test preparations progress in a
timely manner.
program’s priority ranking on a range
to increase from #824 to #2. The
series of tests occurred ahead of
schedule.
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RESULTS
Thermocouples
Reliable means of collecting
and converting the data
Test Reports Quick Look – provided to customer within five days post-test
Usually consists of post-test photos, video and preliminary
pressure data analysis
Final Test Reports – time dependent on type and size of test article
Report contains analysis of pressure data, video, photos, and
fragment/debris data for determining what kind of explosive
reaction occurred
The only reason to test is to obtain data. Therefore, after safety, the most important aspect
of a test is to obtain quality data, and the right data, to support the decision making process.
Soup to Nuts – APT has the experience, proven processes, results, and personnel to achieve complete success… doing it right the first time!
High-speed cameras
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APT personnel offer unmatched experience in explosives safety, explosives hazard classification, and insensitive munitions testing with over 150 years of combined experience.
Mr. Eric Olson—Served for six years as Deputy Chief of the Weapons Safety Division and seven years as the Chief of Explosives
Testing and HC Programs at the Air Force Safety Center at Kirtland AFB. Responsible for Air Force explosives HC policy and
processes as well as executing the Air Force Explosives Safety Testing and Analysis Program. He serves as APT’s lead for
explosives HC and testing support for the Air Force Safety Center. Previous Vice Chairman of the Air Force Nonnuclear Munitions
Safety Board (NNMSB), Co-Chair of the Navy Weapons System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB) and the NNMSB, and
Chairman of the DDESB Risk-Based Explosive Safety Criteria Team (RBESCT).
Mr. John Tatom—Currently the manager of APT’s Explosives Safety Division. In this role, he manages full-scale testing for government and
industry, including hazard classification. He serves on the DDESB Science Panel, supports the NATO AASTP Working Group, and the Klotz Group,
an international debris and modeling organization.
Mr. Jerry Rufe—Wide range of experience in Explosives Safety, and DoD and DOT hazard classification. Coordinated and
managed HC and IM tests for the US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), including PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, and GMD
GBI missile systems. Conducted the largest Fast Cook-Off test in US Army history and the only Shaped-Charge Jet test ever
performed on a large missile system.
Mr. Michael Swisdak—Senior Scientist at APT. He is retired from the DoD after 45 years of service. His specialties include airblast, explosion-
produced debris, and its effect on explosive safety quantity-distance. He served as the Chairman of the DDESB Science Panel and supported the
RBESCT from 1997-2010. He is the author or co-author of over 145 technical publications in these fields.
Mr. Pete Yutmeyer—Worked in Explosives Safety for the Army for 25 years. During that time he was the Army’s Hazard Classifier
for 15 years. He was also the DOT delegated signature authority on interim hazard classifications. During work within the Army he
was a member of many hazard classification committees and panels to include The DoD Tri-Service Hazard Classification Panel.
Mr. Lon Santis—Has been extensively involved in the testing and classification of Class 1 materials in the US for 29 years. From 1986 to 1998 he
worked at the US Bureau Mines (USBM), at the time, an authorized DOT test laboratory. Mr. Santis was personally involved in all aspects of
explosives classification recommendations and testing at the USBM. From 1998 to 2013, Mr. Santis served as the Manager of Technical Services for
the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) where he managed the Transportation and Distribution Committee and all explosive classification issues.
KEY PERSONNEL
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APT’S CONTRACT VEHICLES
Prime Contract # GS-23F-0153L
The General Services Administration (GSA) PES is a multiple
award schedule contract. Support can be requested in any of the
engineering disciplines – mechanical, electrical, aeronautics, civil or
chemical. Purchases count toward your socioeconomic program
goals, while promoting compliance with various environmental and
socioeconomic laws and regulations. Procedures used to purchase
from GSA Schedules vary based upon the dollar amount of the
procurement and whether or not a Statement of Work (SOW) is
required.
www.gsa.gov/schedules
NAICS Codes: APT is a small business concern, specializing in
professional engineering services. We are considered small
business under NAICS code 541712, under 1,000 employees and
NAICS 541330, for the Military and Aerospace Equipment and
Military Weapons (under $38.5M) exception.
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Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue
emergency/disaster response, SIN 426-4E Bomb Disposal
and Hazardous Material Protective and Detective Equipment.
A-P-T Research, Inc. provides quality service in the specialty
area of counter-improvised explosive device
(C-IED) training, site threat awareness, and vulnerability
assessment, as well as training aid development and
fabrication. We have the capability to train on-site or as a
mobile training team.
NAICS: APT is a small business concern under 333999 with
a size standard of 500 employees.
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APT’S CONTRACT VEHICLES
NAICS Codes: APT is a small business concern, specializing in professional engineering services. We are considered small
business under NAICS code 541712, under 1,000 employees and NAICS 541330, for the Military and Aerospace Equipment and
Military Weapons ($38.5M size standard) exception.
AMCOM EXPRESS
Engineering, Financial Management,
business participation.
Subcontractor on 10 AMCOM
and end-user organizations. Through our
suite of Blanket Purchase Agreements
and four Domains: Business and
Analytical, Logistics, Programmatic and
Technical, comprehensive advisory and
for Team Redstone.
Purpose: Engineering Services
Services – Small Business (OASIS SB) is
designed to address agencies’ need for a full
range of service requirements that integrate
multiple professional service disciplines and
ancillary services/products with the flexibility
for all contract types and pricing at the task
order level.
http://www.apt-research.com/oasis/index.html
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