Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)

Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)Solicitation: FA2391-23-S-2403Offeror: Immortal Tech/Brewtanius Ink LLC (SDVOSB)UEI: H8DDT2QM5V73CAGE: 92NP9Principal Investigator: Mark A. Brewer 1. Executive Summary Immortal Tech proposes PACER, a propulsion-energy-thermal control architecture for next-generation unmanned air systems.PACER combines: a deterministic baseline controller, an AI supervisory layer with guardrails, and a high-fidelity digital twin with TensorForecast predictive modeling. The system improves propulsion efficiency, manages thermal margins, and increases survivability during high-demand maneuvers. All AI actions remain bounded by deterministic constraints, ensuring rapid fail-safe behavior (<150 ms). As an optional AFRL-directed extension, Immortal Tech includes the PACER-H family, consisting of two small hypersonic unmanned vehicle concepts and four mission variants each. These are strictly conceptual research elements intended to demonstrate scalability of the PACER control methodology into higher-speed regimes. The proposed 12–36 month PACER Phase I/II effort will mature the system to TRL-5 through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and relevant-environment tests under AFRL guidance. 2. Background and Motivation High-speed unmanned aircraft face tightly coupled propulsion, thermal, and aerodynamic interactions.Small disturbances in one domain quickly amplify into efficiency losses, reduced range, high thermal load, or instability. Traditional control systems are reactive. PACER introduces a predictive, testable, safety-bounded approach using: Digital twin models for propulsion/thermal prediction TensorForecast for state trajectory and hazard estimation A guard-railed AI supervisory layer A certifiable baseline control law ensuring envelope protection PACER directly aligns with PACER BAA technical thrusts: High-speed systems Power and controls Thermal management Systems analysis Air-breathing propulsion and air-vehicle integration These are the precise areas identified in FA2391-23-S-2403. 3. Technical Approach PACER integrates three major technical components: 3.1 Deterministic Baseline Controller Enforces aerodynamic, propulsion, and thermal limits Executes all direct actuator commands Rejects unsafe supervisory suggestions automatically Designed for certification and reproducibility This layer operates independently of machine learning elements and ensures all commands remain within validated limits. 3.2 AI Supervisory Layer (Guard-Raided) The AI supervisory layer does not directly actuate control surfaces.It produces advisory-level adjustments such as: Energy routing Cooling schedules Thrust efficiency tuning Maneuver timing optimization All outputs pass through watchdogs and must meet deterministic constraints. This ensures explainability, bounded authority, and compliance with AFRL autonomy and trust requirements. 3.3 Digital Twin + TensorForecast PACER’s digital twin models: Flow distortion Shock behavior Propulsion efficiency Thermal conduction and accumulation Energy distribution Expected hazard probability (hazard_p) TensorForecast expands this with multi-step forecasting of vehicle states.These elements are used for: Pre-mission analysis Real-time prediction HIL correlation Relevant-environment test planning Post-test refinement All models will be provided with Government Purpose Rights. 4. Optional Add-On Concept: PACER-H Family PACER-H is not required for PACER Phase I/II, but demonstrates AFRL-aligned scalability. Two vehicles: PACER-Hµ (Micro Hypersonic Concept) Length ~3.5 m Mach 4–6 (boost-glide or short scramjet burst) ISR, Decoy/EW, Strike, and Relay variants Disposable/low-cost experimentation platform PACER-Hα (Standard Hypersonic Concept) Length ~5.5–6 m Mach 5–8 (boost + dual-mode ramjet/scramjet or glide) ISR, Decoy/EW, Strike, and Relay variants Larger volume for advanced sensors & thermal management These concepts show how PACER’s predictive-control architecture can support future AFRL hypersonic studies.They are conceptual only and not offered as deliverable hardware for this effort. 5. Work Plan Phase 1 (Months 0–6): Modeling & Digital Twin (TRL 2–3) Build propulsion/thermal/energy twin Define KPIs (η_gain, hazard_p, thermal_compliance) Develop supervisory AI constraints Initial hazard forecasting & optimization sweeps Phase 2 (Months 7–16): HIL Development (TRL 3–4) Construct HIL bench Integrate sensors, actuators, safety watchdogs Execute 50-hour endurance test Train and validate supervisory layer Phase 3 (Months 17–30): Relevant-Environment Testing (TRL 4–5) Thermal endurance tests EMI/EMC pre-scan HIL ↔ environment correlation Safety case and compliance documentation Optional Phase 4 (Months 31–36): Subscale Demo (TRL 5+) Integrate PACER control system into subscale test vehicle Perform envelope-limited demonstration flights Deliver TRL-5 validation reports 6. Deliverables Core Deliverables Digital twin (GPR) Baseline controller (GPR) Supervisory AI binaries & model card (Limited Rights) ICD v1.1 (Unlimited Rights) RVTM v2 + test cards (Unlimited Rights) HIL data packages (Unlimited Rights) TRL-5 validation report Safety case & test plans Optional Deliverables (If AFRL Requests PACER-H Work) PACER-Hµ and PACER-Hα conceptual specification sheets Variant descriptions (ISR, EW, Strike, Relay) Thermal scaling models & design notes 7. Facilities & Manufacturing Primary (U.S. / USMCA) All control, modeling, HIL, and test work performed domestically U.S. final assembly for any hardware demonstrations Compliant with Buy American and DFARS WORM-logged secure storage Secondary (Switzerland) Optional and export-controlled TAA/MLA + SECO-approved subassembly manufacturing Final assembly always in U.S. for U.S. deliveries UV/CV equivalence validated by R-08 thresholds 8. Data Rights Baseline controller: Government Purpose Rights Supervisory AI: Limited Rights Digital twin: Government Purpose Rights HIL/test data: Unlimited Rights Documentation (ICDs, RVTM, plans): Unlimited Rights Aligned with AFRL expectations for Step-1 research. 9. Management & Compliance QC → GATA → GATA PRIME gated development WORM-logged Proof Vault for all artifacts AS9100-informed design, DFM/DFA, and QC processes Full ITAR/EAR compliance with SECO alignment Export-controlled work requires DDTC-approved TAA/MLA 10. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) (Detailed cost submitted at Step-2 invitation) Labor: PI, controls, modeling, ML, HIL, test, compliance ODCs: Sensors, DAQ, rig equipment, EMI/EMC, thermal tests Facility fees: HIL bench, thermal chamber, EMI scans Procurement: COTS components for test hardware Fee consistent with AFRL expectations 11. Conclusion PACER provides AFRL with a predictive, testable, governable propulsion-energy-thermal control architecture for next-generation unmanned aircraft. The system is structured for TRL-5 maturity within 36 months and supports clear expansion pathways into high-speed systems through the PACER-H conceptual add-ons. Immortal Tech is prepared to execute this work with transparency, safety, and complete compliance under PACER BAA FA2391-23-S-2403. ADDENDUM A — Authorized Collaboration & Priority Manufacturing Rights (To be attached to COEL v1.0 — Immortal Tek / Collective License)Published: September 4, 2025Author: Immortal Tek LLC (Mark Anthony Brewer) 1. Purpose This Addendum establishes which partner nations, institutions, and facilities are authorized to collaborate with Immortal Tek on PACER, PACER-H, TRIARC systems, and all derivative works, before any other parties worldwide.It defines priority manufacturing rights, export-controlled cooperation, and CollectiveOS-integrated co-development channels. 2. Priority Collaboration Partners Immortal Tek designates two nations as first-right collaborators: 2.1 United States (Primary Partner) The United States is the primary authorized collaborator for: Joint R&D Subscale and full-scale prototyping Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) integration Safety and compliance testing Manufacturing under U.S.-based facilities Defense-grade integration (subject to U.S. export control) Immortal Tek maintains full configuration authority.All U.S. collaboration is subject to ITAR/EAR, DFARS, Buy American, and Immortal Tek governance. 2.2 Switzerland (Secondary Priority Partner) Switzerland is authorized as the first foreign nation allowed to collaborate in: Subassembly fabrication Aerostructure prototyping Materials processing Precision manufacturing Joint aerodynamic/thermal research Swiss participation requires: TAA/MLA authorization (U.S. DDTC) SECO licensing (Swiss export control) AccessPolicy compliance per COEL v1.0 Only Switzerland and the United States receive priority co-development rights under this Addendum. 3. Priority Manufacturing Rights The following hierarchy applies to any physical prototyping or assembly under COEL v1.0: Tier 1 — Immortal Tek, United States Immortal Tek retains primary rights for: Full-system builds Integrated airframe prototyping HIL-capable avionics modules AI supervisory hardware Composite structures and energy systems Tier 2 — Approved U.S. Partners Select U.S. manufacturers may be granted limited rights to produce: Subsystems Thermal management components Composites Electrical harnesses Structural test articles Only if explicitly authorized in writing by Immortal Tek. Tier 3 — Approved Swiss Partners Swiss partners (e.g., Pilatus, Beyond Gravity, RUAG, SR Technics — or any designated by Immortal Tek) may receive the following rights: Fabrication of airframe subassemblies Machining of non-ITAR structural components Composite skins or heat-resistant sections Non-sensitive tooling Precision test articles Final assembly for U.S. deliveries always returns to the U.S. to maintain tariff neutrality and export compliance. 4. Exclusivity Window The following exclusive collaboration window applies: 4.1 U.S. Exclusivity The United States receives first access to: PACER and PACER-H technology Full-scale prototypes Demo vehicles Swarm integration studies Operationalization pathways No other nation may receive these rights unless the U.S. declines or a joint U.S.–Immortal Tek decision authorizes expansion. 4.2 Switzerland Exclusivity Switzerland receives exclusive foreign-partner priority for: Manufacturing research Multi-material prototyping Flow/thermal studies Additive manufacturing trials Early co-production planning No other foreign nation may be added without a formal amendment from Immortal Tek. 5. No Third-Party Transfer Neither the U.S. nor Switzerland may transfer PACER/PACER-H technology, artifacts, or derivatives to any third party without explicit written authorization from Immortal Tek LLC. This clause remains enforceable even if portions of the Licensed Material are redistributed under COEL v1.0. 6. Alignment with COEL v1.0 This Addendum does not alter the open scientific rights granted under COEL v1.0.It clarifies only: Commercial, Manufacturing, Defense, and Export-controlled rights and priorities. Research, replication, modification, and academic use remain open to the global scientific community under COEL v1.0. 7. Enforcement Immortal Tek may enforce this Addendum through: WORM-logged Proof Vault artifacts License monitoring TAA/MLA terms Compliance audits Revocation or narrowing of rights Future versions of COEL (v1.1, v2.0) Unauthorized commercial use, defense use, or manufacturing constitutes immediate grounds for termination of rights. 8. Conclusion This Addendum ensures that Immortal Tek maintains strategic control of PACER, PACER-H, TRIARC, CollectiveOS, and associated innovations, while enabling U.S.–Switzerland first-right collaboration under a structured, open-science, export-controlled regime.