# Army Licenses Modular Shelter Technology

The U.S. Army granted Vitruvian LLC a partially exclusive commercial license to use technology covered by U.S. Patent No. 10,612,233, based on the Army-developed Modular Assembly Shelter Kit (MASh Kit). Vitruvian anticipates investing approximately $1.25 million in product development and manufacturing integration during its first 12 months. This is a technology-transfer step toward commercialization, not an open government solicitation or a government contract award.

- The license could move modular outdoor shelter technology toward commercial production; Vitruvian’s planned investment is for development and manufacturing integration, not stated government funding.
- Procurement professionals should distinguish this licensing announcement from an acquisition opportunity: it does not announce a solicitation, contract terms, or product availability for government purchase.
- Contractors and agencies with shelter needs can assess future commercially available offerings through their normal acquisition processes if the technology reaches the market.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL)

### Vendors
- Vitruvian LLC (Patent licensee and planned manufacturer)

### Key Quotes
> Developing and patenting a new technology is an important achievement, but its impact can grow significantly when there is an opportunity to move it toward commercialization.
> — Dr. Andy Nelson, Director of ERDC-CERL

### Sources
- [
	ERDC patent license moves modular shelter technology toward commercialization > Engineer Research and Development Center > News Stories
](https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4625192/erdc-patent-license-moves-modular-shelter-technology-toward-commercialization/) - Usace