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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Sean Noone is SPARC Research’s newest team member, having recently joined the company as an Engineering Technician. In this role, Sean is quickly becoming familiar with the policies and procedures that support operations in our manufacturing area. His prior experience at Design Integrated Technology (DIT) brings valuable insight and hands-on expertise, making him a strong asset as SPARC continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities.

Outside of work, Sean values time with family and personal pursuits that keep life balanced and fulfilling. He and his wife have been married for just over three years and have been together for more than eleven. Their household also includes two cats—brother and sister—who will be celebrating their twelfth birthdays this year.

An avid outdoor cook, Sean enjoys grilling and barbecuing, often putting his pellet smoker and PK grill to good use. He has played hockey for most of his life and currently competes in several local men’s league ice hockey teams. When he’s not on the ice, he enjoys watching hockey and football, tackling DIY home projects alongside his wife, and steadily improving his man cave and home gym during his spare time.

Sean brings the same enthusiasm, dedication, and teamwork to his personal interests that he demonstrates each day at SPARC Research.  Welcome to the team, Sean!

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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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It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Mike Lewis, Design Engineer for SPARC Research.  His unwavering commitment and exceptional service have been instrumental to the success of our company.  Mike has worked for over 42 years in the aerospace industry.  Although we will miss him, we wish him well in his retirement and are excited that he will continue to work with us as a consultant.

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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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