Events like AUSA provide a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and stay aligned with the evolving needs of the warfighter. Our team enjoyed engaging discussions on emerging technologies, mission priorities, and the future of defense systems.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with so many dedicated professionals and look forward to continuing to support critical national security missions through trusted, unbiased technical solutions.

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As a small business, being chosen for this opportunity is a significant milestone for SPARC Research and a testament to the trust placed in our team’s expertise, dedication, and commitment to solving complex technical challenges. We are honored to contribute to a mission that directly strengthens our nation’s security.

We are grateful to the Missile Defense Agency for this opportunity and proud to stand alongside an outstanding group of industry partners. The SPARC team is ready to get to work—bringing disciplined engineering, innovative thinking, and unwavering commitment to mission success.

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Matthew Cornwell, SPARC President, said, “We are very honored to receive the largest contract in our company’s history from AFRL, and appreciative of the trust placed in the SPARC team to execute this important, quick-turn prototype demonstration effort for AFRL, the Department of War, the Government stakeholder team, and our allies.  This award is emblematic of SPARC’s core values, focusing on customer, people, agility, and results, and continues our record of growth and stature in the rocket and missile propulsion engineering community.”

Work on this contract will be conducted in Warrenton, Virginia, Cumberland, Maryland and selected contractor facilities throughout the United States, — with expected completion by September 2027.

About SPARC Research:

SPARC Research was founded in 2018 by Dr. Patrick Hewitt in Warrenton, Virginia. His vision is to consolidate the waning tactical propulsion industry experience base and leverage it to develop and energize the next generation of American “rocket scientists”. For more information, visit www.sparcresearch.com or contact SPARC Research at info@sparcresearch.com.

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The Department of War notice is below. To learn more about this significant achievement on the Department of War website. https://lnkd.in/e-ejJZYH

SPARC Research LLC, Warrenton, Virginia, was awarded a $30,444,179 face value cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for extended range small solid rocket motors. This contract provides support to the Air Force Research Laboratory rocket propulsion division and mission partners in the application of emerging solid propulsion technologies to improve performance and availability of 2.75-inch form factor systems. Work will be performed at Warrenton, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2027. This contract was awarded through a competitive broad agency announcement in which dozens of submissions were received and evaluated via government scientific peer reviews against publicized selection criteria on SAM.gov. Fiscal 2024 research and development funds in the amount of $30,444,179 are being obligated at the time of award. Edwards Air Force Base, California, is the contracting activity (FA9300-25-C-6023).

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Department of War Awards 396 million to expand solid rocket motor industrial base

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Tom Moore, Vice President of SPARC and Site Manager for the new location, shared the company’s enthusiasm about the expansion:
“With five local employees already on board, we’re excited to establish our presence in the beautifully restored Rosenbaum Building, located in Cumberland’s Historic City Center. We are committed to hiring and developing local STEM talent by partnering with West Virginia University, Frostburg State University, and Allegany College of Maryland—particularly through its Western Maryland Works facilities and makerspace.”

The establishment of SPARC West marks a significant milestone in our company’s long-term strategy to invest in regional innovation hubs and support workforce development. SPARC looks forward to deepening its collaboration with the CEDC, contributing to the economic vitality of the region, and supporting the local community.  SPARC is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Scouts at Work summer camp at Camp Potomac, where Scouts have the opportunity to participate in immersive STEM-related merit badge activities including Engineering, Robotics, and Archaeology.

For more information, visit the CEDC’s official press release: https://www.choosecumberland.org/cedc-press-release/sparc

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 Our team extended their meetings by visiting with the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation to further explore SPARC expansion possibilities available in the western Maryland area.  Matt Miller, Executive Director of CEDC, shared his extensive knowledge of the area and the potential it holds for future workforce development. 

SPARC Research is headquartered in Warrenton, VA, and a short distance from Washington, DC. SPARC is actively pursuing avenues to drive work and revenue into the Cumberland area and knows partnerships with these two organizations will be key to making this happen.

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Join us in welcoming Jason VanMeter as the new Senior Director of Programs and Operations at SPARC Research. With over two decades of experience in Program Management and Operations, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. His expertise spans composite structures, metal parts, and propulsion systems for DOD customers.

His background includes managing Tactical Propulsion development programs, leading operations for metals and composites subcomponents, and serving as a manufacturing process/quality engineer.

We are thrilled to have Jason on board, and we look forward to his leadership in driving successful program execution and manufacturing operations at SPARC Research. Welcome, Jason! 🌟 hashtag#SPARCResearch hashtag#TeamExpansion hashtag#ProgramManagement hashtag#OperationsExpertise

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