United States Bomb Technician Association

What United States Bomb Technician Association does

The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, founded October 19, 2016 and headquartered at 4450 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, Maryland, that serves as the only U.S. organization exclusively focused on the bomb disposal technician community. It provides training, networking, and technology evaluation services to military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians across all branches, federal/state/local public safety bomb squads, and Hazardous Devices Technicians, supported by a membership base of more than 5,000 individual technicians. Core deliverables include Technology Training Exercises (TTEs) showcasing robotics, radiography, energetic tools, and explosive containment vehicles; a Remote Training Program that has trained over 1,000 technicians across seven online sessions; signature annual events such as the National Robot Rodeo and the EOD Technology & Bombing Prevention Summit; competitions including the Critical Skills Challenge; and the 30,000+ square foot Bomb Disposal Technology and Training Center (BDTTC) housed within the Maryland Technology Center, which provides wet labs, electronics and 3D printing labs, instrumentation rooms, and a planned SCIF for classified work. The association is anchored by a Public Private Partnership with the adjacent Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) and works closely with DHS CISA OBP, FBI HDS, ATF, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), and 69+ industry partners developing EOD equipment.

USBTA operates a hybrid nonprofit revenue model combining individual and institutional membership dues, tax-deductible donations, corporate sponsorships and event sponsorship tiers (ranging from $1,000 to $10,000), unit-priced community events (e.g., $200-$800 EOD Golf Day packages, $200-$1,000 Winemaker's Dinner tickets), state and federal grants, and technology evaluation fees. Major capital inflows have included $817,000 in Rural Maryland Economic Development Funds (December 2023) and a $2.5M MEDCO Capital Grant (2023) for SCIF development, with additional revenue enabled by its GSA Schedule contract (47QSMS24D000Q) for federal procurement access. The organization distributes services through direct training at BDTTC, mobile Technology Training Events at critical infrastructure venues nationwide, the membership program, the annual National Robot Rodeo, and increasingly through international forums including the AUKUS delegation (2025), OSCE/UNOPS engagement with Ukraine's National Police (2026), and its designation as a Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Partner for international companies entering the U.S. defense and energetics market.

Name

United States Bomb Technician Association

Legal name

United States Bomb Technician Association

Website

https://usbta.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The United States Bomb Technician Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing training, technology evaluation, and networking for U.S. military EOD technicians and public safety bomb squads via its Maryland Technology Center, annual events, and a 5,000+ member community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Services

NAICS

National Security (928110)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Demilitarization, Disposal & Ordnance Remediation (EOD Support) (IMABAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Action & Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) (BPADADAM), Explosives, Energetics & Pyrotechnics (Military-Grade) (IMABAHAK)

Keywords

• Bomb technician training
• Explosive ordnance disposal
• EOD technology evaluation
• Bomb disposal education
• Public safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Indian Head

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: USBTA operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association serving military EOD and public safety bomb technicians. Membership provides access to training events, industry partnerships, and professional network.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting bomb disposal technician community. The organization explicitly solicits donations to fund critical training resources, professional development, and support network.
3. Government Grants: Received Rural Maryland Economic Development Funds totaling $817,000 including $267,000 for lab equipment and $550,000 for facility renovation. Also received $2.5 million MEDCO Capital Grant for SCIF development (split between Charles County and St. Mary's County projects).
4. Training Event Fees: Revenue from Technology Training Events, EOD Tech Summits, and the annual EOD Golf Day. Some training events are free to military and public safety bomb technicians (sponsored), while others have registration fees and sponsorship opportunities.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Industry partners and corporate sponsors support events and programs. Benefits include recognition at events, logo placement, exhibition opportunities, and direct engagement with the bomb technician community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that delivers training, technology evaluation, and networking services for U.S. military EOD and public safety bomb technicians. Core offerings include the Technology Training Exercises (TTEs), a Remote Training Program, the National Robot Rodeo, the EOD Technology & Bombing Prevention Summit, the Critical Skills Challenge, and operation of the Bomb Disposal Technology and Training Center (BDTTC) and Maryland Technology Center.

Product overview

USBTA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving as the only U.S. nonprofit exclusively focused on bomb disposal technicians. Rather than a unified software product, USBTA provides a portfolio of training services and facilities: the core Training & Events program offering Technology Training Exercises (TTE) and Remote Training for bomb technicians; annual signature events including the National Robot Rodeo and EOD Technology & Bombing Prevention Summit; and physical facilities including the Bomb Disposal Technology and Training Center (BDTTC) and Maryland Technology Center (MTC). These offerings interconnect through USBTA's technology testing ecosystem, where industry partners demonstrate equipment, technicians receive hands-on training, and manufacturers receive operational feedback to improve products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technology Training Exercises (TTE)

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully trained over 1,000 technicians through Remote Training Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026International partnership organized with OSCE and National Police of Ukraine joint project supporting police explosives training in Zhytomyr. USBTA representatives participated in working meeting at Zhytomyr Police Academy discussing demining, detection, and neutralization of explosive devices.
• UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026International partner in support of police explosives training in Ukraine. Participated in working meeting with Zhytomyr Police Academy along with OSCE and USBTA representatives.
• AUKUS ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025USBTA hosted the AUKUS Forum industry delegation at its headquarters to foster collaboration, innovation, and strengthen international partnerships. The delegation included representatives from Australia, UK, and US engaged in the tri-lateral AUKUS Pact. USBTA serves as a bridge between nations for defense and security collaboration beyond submarine acquisition to include quantum, AI, autonomy, and advanced cyber capabilities.
• Maryland Department of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2024USBTA selected as Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Partner for international companies. The designation supports fostering domestic and international collaboration in energetics, technology, safety, and innovation. USBTA offers international companies workspace, networking events, educational programs, mentoring services, and matchmaking opportunities with Maryland-based companies.
• Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2022MEDCO awarded $2.5 million Capital Grant for SCIF development in Southern Maryland, with USBTA as a key partner. The funding supports critical infrastructure for national defense and strategic economic development initiatives, creating over 200 new jobs and generating $7-8M in sustainable investments.
• Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Private Partnership (P3) agreement with NSWC IHD, located adjacent to USBTA headquarters. Partnership includes access to the multi-billion dollar NSWCIHD Energetics Comprehensive Modernization investment (ECMP) and SMART Arsenal Program. USBTA participates in the NSWCIHD Energetics Comprehensive Modernization investment and collaborates on testing, training, and technology development.
• Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSBTA assists AFCEC in finding technologies for the National Robot Rodeo (NRR), a multi-agency international event exposing bomb squads to robotics and EOD technologies. AFCEC is one of multiple NRR stakeholders including Dstl, DHS CISA OBP, EODTECHCEN, and Sandia National Labs.
• Department of Homeland Security CISA OBPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISA Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) partners with USBTA for Technology Training Events for Critical Infrastructure (TTE-CI). Events hosted at various venues nationwide (stadiums, venues, military installations) providing hands-on evaluation of current and emerging bomb disposal technologies.
• Industry Partners (69+ companies)majorTechnology or IntegrationOver 69 industry partners developing technologies for bomb disposal, EOD equipment, robotics, detection systems, and protective gear. Partners include MithiXPro, MED-ENG, DETECTACHEM, PENDAR, ADS, and others collocated at the Maryland Technology Center. Industry partners supply equipment for Technology Training Exercises and receive real-world testing and feedback.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International: Nonprofit membership association for public safety communications professionals. Comparable as a peer-model nonprofit operating events, training, and government affairs programs for a defined public safety community segment.

Direct peers

• National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA): Nonprofit membership association providing training, resources, and networking for tactical operators across law enforcement. Comparable as a peer nonprofit professional association running training events and conferences for a niche public safety community.
• EOD Warrior Foundation: Nonprofit serving U.S. EOD technicians and their families with benevolent support, scholarships, and community programming. Comparable as a mission-aligned nonprofit operating in the same U.S. EOD community ecosystem, though focused on welfare rather than training.
• International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI): Long-standing international nonprofit membership association for bomb technicians and investigators. Directly comparable as a peer membership and training organization serving the same bomb disposal community, although with a broader international rather than U.S.-exclusive focus.
• National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board (NBSCAB): Advisory body representing U.S. public safety bomb squad commanders. Comparable as a coordinating organization for the same bomb technician population USBTA serves, though operating in a government coordination capacity rather than as a training provider.

Broad incumbents

• FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS): Federal training facility delivering Hazardous Devices Technician certification for public safety bomb squads. Comparable as the incumbent federal certifying body; USBTA's CEO Sean Dennis is a graduate, and USBTA complements HDS through supplemental and emerging-technology training.
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC): Large membership association for fire and emergency service chiefs, including those overseeing public safety bomb units. Comparable as an adjacent public safety membership and training organization, broader in scope than USBTA.
• DHS CISA Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP): Federal lead for bombing prevention training and bombing prevention resources across critical infrastructure. Comparable as a primary government partner and adjacent training provider, with USBTA serving as a delivery vehicle for OBP's Technology Training Events for Critical Infrastructure.
• Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD): U.S. Navy's primary EOD training school, providing formal military EOD qualification. Comparable as the incumbent institutional provider of EOD training; USBTA operates adjacent to and downstream of NAVSCOLEOD's formal pipeline rather than competing with it.

Regional players

• Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD): International organization based in Switzerland supporting mine action and EOD capacity building worldwide. Comparable as a peer in the broader EOD and humanitarian demining training space, particularly given USBTA's growing Ukraine-related work via OSCE/UNOPS partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/USABTA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usbta
• Instagraminstagram.com/usbta
• Xx.com/usbta2016

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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