ACP Technologies LLC

ACP Technologies LLC is a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of carbon products. The company partners with organizations to ensure high-quality carbon products and results. Through federal contract and grant awards, ACP Technologies LLC has provided innovative solutions related to carbon fiber and graphite foam technologies, particularly in the areas of mesophase pitch processes, synthetic graphite for lithium-ion batteries, and lightweight vehicle components. As a small business entity, ACP Technologies LLC has successfully secured both prime federal contract awards and federal grant sub-awards, demonstrating its expertise in carbon-based technologies and its ability to contribute to various government-funded research and development initiatives.

In terms of federal contract awards, ACP Technologies LLC has received multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Most recently, in April 2024, the company was awarded a $999,966 SBIR Phase II contract for the development of "Improved Mesophase Pitch Process and Applications" under Topic #DLA222-007. This fixed-price level-of-effort contract extends through April 2026 and builds upon previous SBIR work. In September 2022, ACP Technologies LLC received a $99,721 SBIR Phase I award from the DLA Headquarters, focusing on innovative solutions. Additionally, the company secured a $23,795 purchase order from the Department of Transportation's Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation in March 2022 for TMS servers, demonstrating its capability to provide IT-related goods and services. These contract awards were designated as small business set-asides, reflecting the company's status as a small disadvantaged business.

ACP Technologies LLC has also been involved in numerous federal grant sub-awards, primarily through the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Inc. as the prime grantee. These sub-awards have supported a range of research and development projects related to carbon fiber and graphitic foam solutions. Specific areas of focus include innovative low-cost carbon fiber for lightweight vehicle wheels, pitch-derived synthetic graphite for longer-life lithium-ion batteries, and other applications of carbon fiber and graphitic foam technologies. The company has participated in multiple phases of these research projects, including Phase II and Phase III efforts, indicating ongoing development and refinement of their innovative carbon-based solutions. These grant-funded projects demonstrate ACP Technologies LLC's continued involvement in advancing carbon technologies for various applications in the automotive, energy storage, and materials science sectors.