CPS Technologies Secures Fourth SBIR Contract of 2025

NORTON, Mass., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPS Technologies announced today the award of its fourth Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract of the year, continuing its partnership with the U.S. Navy to support next-generation defense solutions. This Phase I SBIR contract focuses on reducing the weight of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), a vital transport platform for U.S. Marine Corps operations on both land and sea.

Under the six-month, $140,000 award—with an optional six-month extension worth an additional $100,000—CPS will apply its deep expertise in advanced materials and composite engineering. The goal: to identify and evaluate vehicle components, such as armor, suspensions, and hatches, that can be redesigned with lightweight alternatives to improve fuel efficiency, buoyancy, and operational range.

"This award underscores our growing role in supporting the evolving needs of the Marine Corps and Navy," said Brian Mackey, President and CEO of CPS Technologies. "With the ACV family now fielded in multiple mission-ready variants, reducing weight without compromising protection or mobility is more critical than ever. We're proud to contribute to technologies that could enhance the vehicle's performance across a range of demanding environments."

The project will be led by Matthew Karnick, a CPS Materials Scientist and two-time SBIR award recipient, who brings a strong background in composite innovation and structural optimization.