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Solicitation for Domestic Production of High Energy Density Alane Fuel for DoD Systems

This opportunity seeks to expand U.S. domestic manufacturing of high energy density aluminum hydride (alane) fuel for Department of Defense (DoD) systems: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to eligible domestic manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment of domestic, economically viable, and cost-effective production capabilities for high energy density aluminum hydride (alane) fuel - Includes pilot line manufacturing equipment, raw materials, testing equipment, material and process controls, and environmental safety controls - Development and submission of strategic business and marketing plans - Cost analysis, production scale-up, and independent lab testing of alane batches - Program management, project administration, quarterly reviews, and technical reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only domestic, non-governmental organizations (for-profit or not-for-profit) are eligible; government organizations and individuals are excluded - Proof of domestic source, cost sharing (typically 50/50), and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and GAAP - Compliance with security and export control requirements; foreign participation is not allowed at the prime recipient level - Focus on supporting Army, Air Force, and Navy fuel cell technology needs - Deliverables include quarterly reports, strategic business and marketing plans, and final technical reports - Funding and Awards: - Up to $9 billion in total funding available, with individual projects typically $10M–$25M and up to two awards anticipated for this call - Place of Performance: - Work and project management will be coordinated through the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory for the Defense Production Act Title III program. It aims to solicit production technology project proposals to expand domestic production capability and capacity for critical components and technology items essential to national security. The program provides incentives to domestic manufacturers to create, maintain, protect, expand, or restore critical production technologies. The current funding opportunity includes a specific call for High Energy Density Alane Fuel Manufacturing for DoD Systems, focusing on establishing domestic, economically viable, cost-effective production capabilities for aluminum hydride (alane) fuel. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for program management, strategic business planning, market planning, manufacturing process development, and security requirements. The total funding available is $9 billion with an expected two awards, and the closing date for applications is July 12, 2026.

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