Scientific Research

Overview

Advanced Concepts and Technologies International, LLC (ACT I) performs scientific research including conducting analyses of alternatives, cost benefit analyses, and technical/scientific evaluations. Our key staff has significant experience in managing defense research, development, test and evaluation, projects and programs. Examples include: (1) acquisition and cost analysis for the DoD Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (JVAP) which is developing and producing vaccines for biological warfare agents, (2) analyses of alternatives for measuring polar ice thickness by submarines, (3) providing senior science, engineering, cost analyses, analyses of alternatives and related advisory services to the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on the dismantlement and destruction of Russian nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles and sea launched ballistic missiles, (4) managing research, development, and production of two major satellite systems involving secure Presidential communications and the positive control of U.S. offensive forces, and (5) performing basic and applied research on activated carbons and catalysts in support of pharmaceutical and chemical production plant operations.

ACT I and Baylor University have formed an industry/research institution partnership to conduct water and air security research, analysis, development, testing, and evaluation of promising technologies and processes for the detection and removal of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) agents from the environment. Our partnership combines ACT I’s knowledge and experience in defense program research and development, cost estimating and benefit analysis, and project management with the extensive research staff and laboratory resources of Baylor University. This synergistic balance assures our clients of the highest quality research, objective assessment of existing technologies, and comprehensive threat and solution analyses of alternatives.

Specifically, the ACT I/Baylor Partnership provides:

• DoD NBC warfare Team member experience. Our staff has current experience with NBC technologies, systems and policies, have managed the DoD CHEMDEMIL program, and have led the risk and life cycle cost analyses for a major NBC stockpile reduction program.
• NBC, major weapons, and water systems and programs Analyses of Alternatives (AOAs) and R&D experience. Our management has led the development and implementation of project management systems, oversight and advisory services for major NBC threat reduction programs.
• Imminent staff credentials and laboratory facilities of Baylor University. For example, Baylor’s Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Analysis is staffed with analysts who have world-class nuclear, biology, and chemical science credentials, DoD NBC expertise, and perform ongoing research into water-borne threat solutions for a wide range of water-borne NBC agents.
• A DoD-experienced contractor with Defense Contract Audit Agency approved financial and property management systems.
• A Senior Assurance Board chartered to provide strategic guidance and to assure quality of every aspect of our scientific research projects. Dr. Harold Rafuse (scientific, engineering, logistics, nuclear weapons, DoD R&D), Lt General Harry Goodall (USAF, retired; NBC warfare expert), Dr. Truell Hyde (Baylor Vice Provost for Research), and Mr. Mike Niggel (DoD Joint Strike Fighter and F/A-22 manufacturing, cost and affordability analyses; DARPA and Navy advanced technology programs) provide oversight and added value to each project the partnership undertakes.

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ACT I Contact

Virgil F. McCaleb
Executive Vice President
254-776-9511, ext 206
Cell: 254-723-6015
Fax: 254-776-3813
email: vmccaleb@act-i.com

Harold E. Rafuse, Ph.D.
Managing Director and Co-founder
254-776-9511, ext 213
Fax: 254-776-3813
email: hrafuse@act-i.com

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