SBIR-STTR Award

Mechanical and hydraulic force entry tool kits for the USAF
Award last edited on: 10/4/21

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$798,950
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF193-CSO1
Principal Investigator
Gordon Seltzer

Company Information

Granite Mountain Industries LLC

170 John Roberts Road Unit 18
South Portland, ME 04106
   (833) 858-3715
   N/A
   www.ratools.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 01
County: Cumberland

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8649-20-P-0111
Start Date: 12/12/19    Completed: 12/12/20
Phase I year
2020
Phase I Amount
$48,950
Granite Mountain Industries LLC (DBA Rapid Assault Tools), based in Maine, has developed a portable, self-contained forced entry/rescue kit for rescue or breaching operations for military, law enforcement, or fire/first responder use. RA Tools offers the RATOOLS line in the United States and internationally through distributors including Security Pro USA, TacPro Gear, and Federal Resources, along with others. RA Tools has extensive experience in producing forced entry tools, as well as training aids and tactical assault ladders. Breaching packs like the Hydraulic RatPak kit allow personnel to effectively complete missions in residential or industrial landscapes, as well as to mount rescue operations.

Phase II

Contract Number: FA864920C0176
Start Date: 5/1/20    Completed: 5/1/22
Phase II year
2020
Phase II Amount
$750,000
Granite Mountain Industries, LLC (DBA Rapid Assault Tools (RA Tools)), based in South Portland, Maine, has developed a self-contained battery powered hydraulic forced entry/rescue kit for military, law enforcement and first responders. RA Tools offers its products in the United States and internationally through direct sales and distributors including ADS Inc., Darley Defense, Federal Resources, along with many others. RA Tools has extensive experience in producing forced entry tools, related training aids and tactical assault ladders. Our revolutionary HRP-BAT battery powered hydraulic breaching/rescue kit has been designed, tested and utilized by security organizations throughout the world. In addition to the USA, this kit has been shipped to China, the UK, Mexico, Germany, Israel, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. As part of AF193-CSO1 Phase II project, RA Tools will improve its HRP-BAT battery powered hydraulic breaching/rescue kit be enhancing its pump to provide much faster operation, improving the control of the system and ruggedizing it to allow operational use in a variety of mission environments and with longer autonomy (achieve IP20 or higher). As part of Phase II, 2 prototypes will be built, tested internally and with the AF end-user. Improvements to the system usability will be introduces to satisfy the requirements of AF. RA Tools is committed to mobility, ease-of-use and reliability for all of their products. With in-house engineering and prototyping, RA Tools has the resources to listen to customer requirements, develop a technical solution and test the prototype in real world scenarios. Our experience in the world of breaching tech allows us to develop high quality tools for a wide variety of forced entries and rescue missions. This includes fortified structures, vehicles and marine vessels. RA Tools also can develop realistic training aids to help teams prepare for a wide range of scenarios.