Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #A254-P050
Army SBIR: Lithium-ion 6T Battery and Ka-Band Metamaterial Radar Technology Development
Buyer
Department of the Army
Posted
January 16, 2023
Respond By
July 09, 2023
Identifier
A254-P050
NAICS
541715, 334511
The U.S. Army is seeking innovative solutions from U.S. small businesses under the SBIR Phase I program to advance defense technology in two key areas: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Program Office - Primary Products/Services Requested: - Development of MIL-PRF-32565 compliant lithium-ion 6T batteries (Part Number: A254-P050) - Focus on energy resilience, safety, power beaming, thermal runaway mitigation, maintenance tools, and battery combination devices - Affordable Ka-Band metamaterial-based electronically scanned array radar (Part Number: A254-049) - Prototype radar using metamaterials to mimic AESA performance for test and training - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all eligible U.S. small businesses - Quantities: - Phase I is for feasibility studies and prototypes; no production quantities specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Open exclusively to U.S. small businesses - Emphasis on technological innovation, feasibility demonstration, and potential for commercialization and transition to Army acquisition - Each Phase I project may receive up to $250,000 for a 6-month period - Proposals must address Army needs for Multi-Domain Operations by 2035 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Office, Arlington, VA - Potential for follow-on funding in Phase II and III based on successful Phase I outcomes
Description
This solicitation is an open topic under the SBIR program for the development of lithium-ion 6T batteries. It focuses on innovative solutions in battery technology to meet defense-related research and development needs. The opportunity is open to small businesses in the United States and aims to stimulate technological innovation and increase the commercial application of DoD-supported research. The solicitation includes instructions and preface details relevant to the submission process.