Barber-Nichols, LLC

Arvada, CO · Aerospace · Acquired by Graham Corporation (2021)

Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) using SiC semiconductors with N+1 modular hot-swappable architecture for aerospace power conversion

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · barber-nichols.com

Sector: Aerospace
Headquarters: Arvada, CO
Total capital: $94.5M

Federal grants: $111K; 1 award · 2020; Rank in peer group#45 of 187
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $94.4M; 134 awards · NASA, Defense; Rank in Aerospace#46 of 1335
Granted patents: None on recordNo USPTO grants. Applications publish after 18 months.

Capital timeline

Latest events

Aug 2025Federal contractDefense · Nsn 4320012504207 L1 Nomen MK19 Torpedo Ejection Pumptsn 398TR27874 Tac Nnsf$816K
Aug 2025Federal contractDefense · Seal Assembly$201K
May 2025Federal contractDefense · 8511387091!CONNECTOR Assembly,$13K
May 2025Federal contractDefense · Pump,rotary$535K
May 2025Federal contractDefense · Bearing Cartridge A$1.9M
Feb 2025Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$240K
Jun 2024Federal contractDefense · Torpedo Ejection Pump, Mod 0$806K

Show 126 earlier federal awards

Mar 2024Federal contractDefense · Undersea Weapons And Undersea Defensive Family Of Systems - Post Award Kickoff$3K
Jan 2024Federal contractDefense · 8510363912!CONNECTOR Assembly,$22K
Oct 2023Federal contractDefense · Seal Assy$70K
Sep 2023Federal contractDefense · Bearing Cartridge A$4.5M
Jun 2023Federal contractDefense · Torpedo Ejection Pump, Mod 0$799K
Jun 2023Federal contractDefense · Torpedo Ejection Pump, MK17$868K
May 2023Federal contractDefense · 8509868347!CONNECTOR Assembly,$22K
Apr 2023Federal contractDefense · Sepa Pump Unit,centrifug$579K
Oct 2022Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$160K
Sep 2022Federal contractDefense · Bearing Cartridge A$4.3M
Sep 2022Federal contractDefense · Sepa Torpedo Ejection Pump, Mod 0$762K
Sep 2021Federal contractDefense · Turbine Ejection Pump$1.6M
Sep 2021Federal contractDefense · Torpedo Ejection Pump (MK17)$2.1M
Aug 2021Federal contractDefense · Bearing Cartridge A$1.4M
Aug 2021Federal contractDefense · Bearing Cartridge A$4.1M
Aug 2021Federal contractDefense · Assembly,alternator$1.5M
Jun 2021Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I$111K
Jun 2021Federal contractNASA · Design, Development, Manufacturing And Testing Of The Ventilation Loop Fans For The Exploration Portable Life Support System$2.5M
Apr 2021Federal contractNASA · Barber Nichols Fans$45K
Sep 2020Federal contractDefense · Sepa Torpedo Ejection Pump, Mod 0$786K
Sep 2020Federal contractDefense · Sepa Torpedo Ejection Pump, Mod 0$800K
Aug 2020Federal contractDefense · Seal Ring Shell Assembly Y-99$216K
Jun 2020Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Stackable 270V SiC Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU)$111K
Apr 2020Federal contractDefense · Post Award Conference$3K
Aug 2019Federal contractDefense · Pump,turbine Ejecti$3.5M
May 2019Federal contractDefense · 8506550420!SEAL Housing,retain$6K
Apr 2019Federal contractDefense · Turbine Rotor,turbi$19K
Mar 2019Federal contractNASA · Design, Development, Manufacturing And Testing Of The Ventilation Loop Fans For The Exploration Portable Life Support System$1.6M
Feb 2019Federal contractDefense · Aft Thrust Bearing Assemblies, Forward Thrust Bearing Assemblies, Radial Bearing Assemblies, And Repairs$940K
Jan 2019Federal contractDefense · Gear And Pump Assembly Repair$4M
Aug 2018Federal contractDefense · Cable Assembly,spec$39K
Mar 2018Federal contractDefense · Igf::cl::igf MK48 Torpedo Electric Power And Propulsion System Development$1.6M
Mar 2018Federal contractDefense · 8505259075!PARTS Kit,hydraulic$3K
Jan 2018Federal contractDefense · Seal Ring Shell, ASSEMBLY-99$452K
Nov 2017Federal contractDefense · 8504908587!RING Assembly,elect$72K
Sep 2017Federal contractDefense · 8504740274!PARTS Kit,hydraulic$1K
Sep 2017Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Liquid Oxygen (lox) Electropump Motor (evolved BNC-14) Units$64K
Aug 2017Federal contractDefense · 8504671948!SEAL Housing,retain$2K
Aug 2017Federal contractDefense · Bearing,washer,thru$150K
Aug 2017Federal contractDefense · Igf::cl,ct::igf Phase II Eb Weld Study&specification$99K
Oct 2016Federal contractDefense · 8503727567!PARTS Kit,hydraulic$1K
Aug 2016Federal contractDefense · 8503598663!IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTR$13K
Jun 2016Federal contractDefense · 8503383928!IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTR$10K
Jun 2016Federal contractDefense · 8503355512!SEAL,PLAIN$6K
May 2016Federal contractDefense · 8503293971!IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTR$27K
Mar 2016Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit, Centrifug$85K
Jan 2016Federal contractNASA · NASA Requires A Liquid Nitrogen Pump For Conducting Critical Experimental Research. The LN2 Pump Will Be Used For Circulating LN2 For A Lab Cooling System. The Variable Frequency Drive Is Required To Properly Control The Pump.$39K
Nov 2015Federal contractDefense · 8502704215!SCREW,IMPELLER$1K
Jul 2015Federal contractDefense · Mk 48 Alternator And Regulator - First Article Igf::ot::igf$37.1M
Jun 2015Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Methane Fueled Ascent / Descent Space Engines In The 10,000 To 25,000 Lbf Thrust Class Require Deep Throttle Capability, Placing Unique Challenges On The Turbopumps. Previous Engine Throttle-ability Studies Have Required Both Lox And Fuel Turbopumps To Operate At Ratios Of Volumetric Flow Rate To Shaft Speed (q/n) Of 0.2 To Over 1 For 10:1 Engine Throttle Operation. Such Operational Ranges Are Particularly Difficult For Pump Axial Inducers And Vaned Radial Diffusers. Both Are Prone $125K
Jun 2015Federal contractDefense · 8502179652!KEY,WOODRUFF$1K
Mar 2015Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$33K
Feb 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Machining Services For Seal Ring Assemblies In Support Of Nuwcdivnpt Code 40$12K
Jan 2015Federal contractDefense · 8501719698!MOTOR,ALTERNATING C$24K
Dec 2014Federal contractDefense · 8501676454!HOUSING,LIQUID Pump$7K
Dec 2014Federal contractDefense · Mk 19 Pump Carrier$428K
Oct 2014Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$79K
Aug 2014Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$135K
Jun 2014Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$406K
May 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf - Service Contract Analysis Of Weld$20K
May 2014Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$50K
Apr 2014Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf The Most Promising Propellant Subcooling Systems For LH2 Require Compression Systems That Involve Development Of Significant Head. The Inlet Pressure For These Systems Is Typically On The Order Of 1.4 Psia With A Discharge Pressure Requirement Above Atmospheric Pressure. In The Past This Has Required Multiple Stages Of Compression By Machines Operating At High Speeds On Ball Bearings. The Bearing Life In These Machines Was At Most A Few Hundred Hours. While This Is Feasible To Use F$750K
Apr 2014Federal contractDefense · 8500814425!HOUSING,LIQUID Pump$7K
Dec 2013Federal contractDefense · 8500551340!HOUSING,LIQUID Pump$9K
Nov 2013Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$68K
Sep 2013Federal contractDefense · 8500381084!HOUSING,LIQUID Pump$7K
Aug 2013Federal contractDefense · Scavenge Fan$149K
Jun 2013Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$143K
Jun 2013Federal contractDefense · 8500250347!PARTS Kit,hydraulic$7K
May 2013Federal contractDefense · 8500225484!PARTS Kit,hydraulic$14K
May 2013Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Propellant Densification Systems For LH2 Require Compression Systems That Develop Significant Head. In The Past This Has Required Multiple Stages Of Compressors Running At High Speed On Grease-packed Ball Bearings With Very Limited Life, Large Heat Leak And Questionable Rotordynamic Stability. This Project Will Utilize Foil Bearings With An Innovative Feature That Will Greatly Increase Bearing Life/rotordynamic Stability, Drastically Reduce Number Of Stages And Cost While Increasin$125K
Feb 2013Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$47K
Dec 2012Federal contractDefense · 4523309849!IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTR$20K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · 4522470102!BOA$5K
Aug 2012Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$92K
Aug 2012Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$128K
Jun 2012Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$82K
Apr 2012Federal contractDefense · Pump Unit,centrifug$105K
Apr 2012Federal contractDefense · 4521078417!BOA$5K
Apr 2012Federal contractDefense · 4520977397!SEAL Housing,retain$5K
Jan 2012Federal contractDefense · 4520060527!HOUSING,LIQUID Pump$20K
Dec 2011Federal contractDefense · 4519903057!MOTOR,ALTERNATING C$15K
Sep 2011Federal contractDefense · EDM-2 Hardware$1.4M
Jul 2011Federal contractDefense · 4518500686!BOA$17K
May 2011Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$80K
Mar 2011Federal contractDefense · 4517389654!IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTR$11K
Feb 2011Federal contractNASA · Propellant Densification Systems Particularly For H2 Require Compression Systems Developing Very Large Amounts Of Head. Development Of This Head Requires Multiple Stages Of Compressors Running At High Speed. In The Past These Compressors Have Run On Grease-packed Ball Bearings With Very Limited Life. This Project Will Utilize Special Foil Bearings In Place Of The Ball Bearings And Not Only Greatly Increase Bearing Life But Also Permit Even Higher Speed Operation Which Will Reduce The Number Of C$100K
Dec 2010Federal contractDefense · Sibr Phase I$100K
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · Pump Shaft$370K
Aug 2010Federal contractDefense · Air Turbine Assemblies$3.2M
Jun 2010Federal contractDefense · Outer Shell$99K
May 2010Federal contractDefense · 4514350291!IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTR$11K
Apr 2010Federal contractNASA · Submersible Transfer Pump$28K
Apr 2010Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$69K
Mar 2010Federal contractDefense · Impeller Seal Assembly$264K
Feb 2010Federal contractDefense · MISC$123K
Nov 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$40K
Nov 2009Federal contractDefense · 4512432053!IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTR$17K
Oct 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$40K
Oct 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$20K
Oct 2009Federal contractDefense · 4512176228!IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTR$13K
Oct 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$60K
Sep 2009Federal contractNASA · This Project Will Demonstrate The Benefits Of A Partial Emission Pump Coupled With A Zero Net Positive Suction Pressure Inducer Design To Achieve Robust, Deep Throttling Capability. This Pump Application Is Well Suited For 5K To 15K Lbf Thrust Range Rocket Engines.$600K
Aug 2009Federal contractDefense · 4511691002!SEAL Housing,retain$11K
Aug 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$80K
Jul 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$20K
Jun 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$20K
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$48K
Mar 2009Federal contractDefense · Cryogen Pump$69K
Mar 2009Federal contractDefense · Final Machining$8K
Mar 2009Federal contractDefense · Pumps$37K
Dec 2008Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$99K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · Pumps$12K
Aug 2008Federal contractDefense · 4508490629!HOUSING,L$30K
May 2008Federal contractNASA · Sap Purchase Requisition: 4200253312 For Phase I For The Design And Analysis Of A Full-scale Power Conversion Unit (pcu)$725K
May 2008Federal contractDefense · 4507657269!PARTS Kit$23K
May 2008Federal contractDefense · Turbine Rebuild$99K
Mar 2008Federal contractDefense · 4507205654!PUMP Unit$318K
Jan 2008Federal contractNASA · A Rocket Engine Turbopump Design Using A Partial Emission Pump Combined With A Zero Net Positive Suction Pressure Inducer Design Is Proposed To Achieve A Robust Deep Throttling Capability In 5K To 15K Lbf Thrust Range Rocket Engines. A Partial Emission Pump Can Provide Better Low-flow/thrust Stability At A Better Efficiency Than Full Emission Pumps In This Throttle Range. A Zero Net Positive Suction Pressure Inducer Will Be Able To Perform With Boiling Flow At The Inlet And At Low Flow Condition$100K
Nov 2007Federal contractNASA · Fabricate Foil Bearings$41K
Nov 2007Federal contractNASA · Bearing Backing Plates$50K
Oct 2007Federal contractDefense · 4505910550!IMPELLER,$26K
Nov 2006Federal contractDefense · MK17 Atp Turbine Wheels$67K
Sep 2006Federal contractNASA · Vehicle Loading Lox Pump Seal Re-design, Implementation And Test$5K
Aug 2006Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences$497K
Apr 2006Federal contractNASA · Closed Brayton Power System Design And Fabrication$739K

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Aerospace · Device

Federal grants#45 · top 24%

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Checked: USPTO granted patents and published applications · Oct 23, 2026

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Regulatory activity · Aerospace

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06 Jul 2026Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of NASA-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964National Aeronautics and Space Administration
01 Jul 2026Special Conditions: AMAC Aerospace, The Boeing Company Model 747- 8 Airplane; Side-Facing SeatsFederal Aviation Administration
26 Jun 2026Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International AirportFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at New York LaGuardia AirportFederal Aviation Administration
18 Jun 2026Special Conditions: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 900EX Airplane; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized External AccessFederal Aviation Administration

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