Iwvc, LLC

Iwvc, LLC is a for-profit corporate entity registered to receive federal government awards since May 27, 2020. The company specializes in advanced environmental technologies, particularly in the areas of direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide and water, as well as innovative solutions for explosive ordnance disposal. Iwvc, LLC has demonstrated its capability to contribute to diverse government initiatives ranging from environmental sustainability to national defense through both federal contracts and grants. The company's expertise lies in developing cutting-edge technologies that address critical challenges in environmental conservation and military operations.

In the realm of federal contracts, Iwvc, LLC has made significant contributions to the Department of Defense. The company was awarded a $3.9 million cost-no-fee definitive contract by the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research in October 2022. This contract, set to run through October 2024, focuses on the "Hybrid Direct Air Capture to Fuels Demonstration" project. The work, to be performed in Playa Del Rey, California, aims to advance technology readiness levels from 1-4 to 6-7 in support of the DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal Science and Technology program. The primary objective is to enhance the effectiveness and speed of explosive ordnance disposal clearance operations for surface and subsurface ordnance, particularly in expediting the clearance of airfields, convoy routes, and expeditionary sites from unexploded ordnance and area denial munitions. This contract was not designated as a set-aside, indicating that it was competed in the open market.

Iwvc, LLC has also been active in federal grant programs, particularly in the field of environmental technology. In October 2020, the company received a cooperative agreement grant from the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy for a project titled "A Combined Water and CO2 Direct Air Capture System." This grant, scheduled to run through December 2024, underscores Iwvc, LLC's expertise in developing innovative solutions for atmospheric carbon dioxide capture and water extraction. Additionally, the company has participated as a sub-grantee in another Department of Energy project, providing direct air capture (DAC) technology information and pre-FEED (Front End Engineering Design) for a feasibility study. This involvement highlights Iwvc, LLC's role in advancing critical environmental technologies and its collaboration with other entities in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. Through these grant awards, Iwvc, LLC demonstrates its commitment to addressing global environmental challenges and its ability to work effectively within federal grant programs to advance scientific research and technological innovation.