APT CORPORATE CAPABILITIES
Hazard Classification & Insensitive Munitions Testing
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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 employeeowned, small business headquartered at the Safety Engineering & Analysis Center
(SEAC) in Huntsville, Alabama.
 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.
 In 2010, APT achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification which includes the unique statement,
“APT Research has established and maintains a QMS to provide engineering services
for safety, quality, testing, analysis, training, and software on a global basis to
Government and Industrial Organizations.” APT was recertified for 2013–2016.
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
Providing Proactive Safety Solutions which are timely, responsive, and innovative.
Capabilities
Credentials
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 A professional staff of 135+
 2013 Small Business of the Year—
Chamber of Commerce
 System Safety Society—
Technical Achievement Awards
 Former Flight Safety and
Range Safety Officers
 Former SMDC Safety Director
 Approved DOT PHMSA Explosive Hazard Classifiers
 Former DOD Explosive Hazard Classifiers
 Former DDESB Secretariat Members
 Award–winning Publications Department
System Safety
Software System Safety
Software Development & Modeling
Explosives Safety &Testing
Interim and Final Hazard Classification Support
Insensitive Munitions
Fireworks Certification
C-IED Training & Training Aids
Systems/Risk Analysis
Standards Development
Range Safety
Flight Safety
Flight Test Planning
Training
DOT Hazard Classification Service
Industrial & Quality Engineering
Operations & Regulatory Support
ESOH
Safety Evaluations
Special Studies
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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.
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CORPORATE CUSTOMERS & APT LOCATIONS
APT provides services to over 40 organizations at multiple locations in the US and abroad.
Government
Agencies
ATF
DoD
Air Force
 Air Force Safety Center
 Eastern Test Range
Army
 AHW
 AMCOM Safety Office
 AMRDEC Software
Engineering Directorate
 ARDEC
 Corps of Engineers
 LOGSA
 PM, UAS
 PEO Aviation
 Redstone Test Center
 Scott AMC
 SMDC
 USATCES
 WSMR
 YPG
Coast Guard
DDESB
JIEDDO/JIDA
RBESCT
RCC Risk Committee
Professional
 Accurate Energetic Systems Organizations
Industry
DoD (cont’d)
Marines
 USMC Blount Island
Command
 Marine Corps System
Command
MDA
 STEPAL
Navy
 NAVAIR
 Naval Surface Warfare
Center (IHD)
 NOSSA
 PMRF
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DOT
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 Fireworks
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Certification Agency
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 PHMSA Hazard
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Classification Examiners 
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NASA
Alaska Aerospace Corp
American Ordnance
Armag
AVCON
Barnes Bullets
Dynetics
G-48 Committee/
TechAmerica
Hydroid
iRobot
Kaman
Karagozian & Case
Lockheed Martin
ManTech
Nammo-Talley
Orica
Raytheon
SAIC
Shannon
Tencate
WDW
 JSC
 KSC
 NASA Safety
Training Center
 NASA Plum Brook
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 American Society of Safety
Engineers
 American Institute of Aeronautics
and Astronautics
 Chemical Safety Board
 International Association for the
Advancement of Space Safety
 Institute of Makers of Explosives
 International Society of Explosives
Engineers
 International System Safety
Society
 Klotz Group
 NATO
APT Customers
APT Employees/
Customers
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Hazard Classification (HC) & Insensitive Munitions (IM)
WHY APT: AN OVERVIEW
Experience. Proven Processes. Results. Personnel.
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EXPERIENCE
 Some of the DOD programs we’ve supported for HC/IM:
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PAC-3
THAAD
GMD GBI
PAC-3 MSE
Javelin
Stinger
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GMLRS
TOW/TOW 2B
NLOS
MLRS
MEADS
HELLFIRE
 ATACMS
 Japanese PATRIOT
Guided Missile
MIM-104A
 Honest John
(warhead section)
 DOT-Approved Examining Agency
 Authorized to witness UN/DOT tests and recommend
classifications to DOT
 Multiple partner ranges and test sites nationwide
 APT performed the largest Fast Cook-off in
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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PROVEN PROCESSES: TAILORING
 Without tailoring, IM and FHC testing can require as many as 39 All Up Rounds (AURs).
 Tailoring can be accomplished with:
FHC
The ability to
successfully
tailor IM and FHC
testing comes
from experience,
knowledge and
understanding of
the associated
processes.
IM
1. a good Threat Hazard Assessment (THA)
that identifies life cycle threats; and
2. successful completion of sub-scale testing.
Number of Test Articles
Per
Requirements
Generic
Tailored
Plan
Tailored
PAC-3
Plan
Tailored
THAAD
Plan
Tailored
MSE
Plan
Tailored
GMD
Plan
12m (40-ft) Drop
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Fast Cook Off
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Slow Cook Off
2
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Bullet Impact
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1 (LE)
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Fragment Impact
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Shaped Charge Jet
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Sympathetic Reaction
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Spall Impact
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Single Package Test
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Stack Test
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Liquid Fuel/External Fire Test
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Unconfined Package Test
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40-ft (12m) Drop Test
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39 AURs
10 AURs
4 AURs
& 2 LEs
5 AURs
4 AURs
& 2 LEs
1 AUR
TOTAL Number of Assets
* 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.
 We regularly test and recommend hazard
classifications for explosive components. This allows
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.
 We develop tailored test plans and test reports for
worry-free approval by HC and IM boards.
 We support HCs for updates to products that may not
need to be retested.
 We can recommend a HC for products used for
commercial purposes or Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
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Two Parallel Processes,
One Harmonized Test Program
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TAILORED SUPPORT: FROM SOUP TO NUTS
Hazard Classification Support
Test Plans
 Development of tailored Detailed Test Plans (DTPs)
 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
 Develop professional presentations for briefings and meetings
 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
 Development and support of milestone schedules
Milestones
 Ensure development of test articles and testing meet customer
program goals
 On site range support during testing
 Ensure tests are performed correctly and required data is obtained
 Prepare Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the range, and QuickLook and Final Test Reports to submit to approving authorities
 APT has an award-winning Publications Department
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TAILORED SUPPORT: FROM SOUP TO NUTS
Insensitive Munitions Support
IM Roadmap
 Identify and develop a Threat Hazard Analysis (THA)
 Develop tailored Detailed Test Plan (DTP) based on the life cycle
environmental profile
 Support defining and designing IM mitigation strategies and
technologies
 Full developmental support of Thermally Initiated Venting Systems
(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
 Develop and support milestone schedules
POAM Development
 Ensure development of test articles and testing meet customer
program goals
 On site range support during testing
 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
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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:
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Redstone Test Center (RTC), Huntsville, AL
Eglin AFB, Valparaiso, FL
Indian Head NSWC, Indian Head, MD
Dahlgren NSWC, Dahlgren, VA
National Technical Systems (NTS), Camden, AR
UTEC, Riverton, KS
What does that mean
for your program?
It means APT has a proven
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.
EXAMPLE: In 2008, APT got a
program’s priority ranking on a range
to increase from #824 to #2. The
series of tests occurred ahead of
schedule.
And, through our DOD work, we have tested at most
national ranges in the US, including many at:
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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
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Partnered Test Sites
Test Site Experience
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RESULTS
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.
Instrumentation
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Air blast pressure gages
Thermocouples
Heat flux gages
Reliable means of collecting
and converting the data
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High-speed cameras
Standard video cameras
Vertical marker poles
Record test conditions
Pre- and post-test still pictures
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
Soup to Nuts – APT has the experience, proven processes, results, and
personnel to achieve complete success… doing it right the first time!
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KEY PERSONNEL
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, explosionproduced 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.
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APT’S PRIMARY CONTRACT VEHICLES
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services
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.
For more information, please visit:
www.gsa.gov/schedules
Purpose: Engineering Services
Prime Contract #6500Q-140ADS305
Pool 3b
One Acquisition Solution for Integrated 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.
For more information visit our webpage at:
http://www.apt-research.com/oasis/index.html
NAICS code 541330 ($38.5M size standard)
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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APT’S PRIMARY CONTRACT VEHICLES
AMCOM EXPRESS
Purpose: Engineering Services
Prime Contract # N00178-14-D-7622
SeaPort-e is the Navy's electronic platform for
acquiring support services in 22 functional areas
including Engineering, Financial Management, and
Program Management. SeaPort-e provides an
efficient and effective means of contracting for
professional support services and enhancing small
business participation.
Purpose: Engineering Services
APT is a Team Member/ Subcontractor
on 10 AMCOM EXPRESS Teams
The Expedited Professional and Engineering Support
Services (EXPRESS) Program provides operational
efficiencies and improved mission readiness with
overall value and flexibility to acquisitions for its
customers and end-user organizations. Through our
suite of Blanket Purchase Agreements and four
Domains: Business and Analytical, Logistics,
Programmatic and Technical, comprehensive advisory
and assistance services are readily available for Team
Redstone.
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.
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POINTS OF CONTACT
[email protected]
Ph: 256.327.4018
Jorge Flores, HC/IM Group Lead
Steve Van Horn, HC/IM Test Support Engineer
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