SBIR-STTR Award

Engaging Flexible Fuel Bladders Manufacturers for Aircraft Systems TxHiEnergy
Award last edited on: 1/25/2023

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : DLA
Total Award Amount
$999,907
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
DLA222-D03
Principal Investigator
Aureliano Perez Jr

Company Information

Texas High Energy Materials (AKA: THEM)

13581 Pond Springs Road
Austin, TX 78729
   (512) 670-6182
   alperez@txhienergy.com
   www.txhienergy.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 37
County: Williamson

Phase I

Contract Number: N/A
Start Date: 8/15/2022    Completed: 4/14/2024
Phase I year
2022
Phase I Amount
$1
Direct to Phase II

Phase II

Contract Number: SP4701-22-C-0076
Start Date: 8/15/2022    Completed: 4/14/2024
Phase II year
2022
Phase II Amount
$999,906
A proven, cost effective, highly automated, consistent, and predictable manufacturing process with rapid production rates will be implemented to manufacture high quality, self-sealing aviation fuel bladders. Our unique manufacturing process and our associated polymer technology will introduce a bladder that effectively alleviates fuel leakage potentials, through a material that is highly resistant to fuel, chemicals, puncture, abrasion and ballistic intrusion. Our technology will provide the DoD with significant reductions to battle damage hazards and loss of assets. Mission-critical combat systems will remain in service without compromising safety or performance of the aircraft. Our novel manufacturing process and self-sealing technology will have widespread use in diverse aerospace, marine, automotive, transportation, and general industrial markets.