SAM #SP470126B0006

DLA Solicits R&D Proposals for Advanced Military Battery Manufacturing (BATTNET IV)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking innovative research and development proposals to advance battery manufacturing technologies for military applications under the Battery Network IV (BATTNET) Broad Agency Announcement. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Research & Development Enterprise Service Activity (J68) - DLA Contracting Services Office - Philadelphia - Scope of Work: - Research and development services focused on battery manufacturing technology - Key areas: manufacturing automation, design optimization, process improvements, supply chain enhancements, commercial technology transfer, battery standardization, and supply chain management - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all responsible sources, including small and disadvantaged businesses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects may receive up to $2 million each - Total program ceiling is $25 million over 5 years - Individual project durations range from 6 to 24 months - Emphasis on improving battery performance, quality, safety, shelf life, and reducing costs and lead times - Focus on strengthening the U.S. battery manufacturing industrial base for DoD needs

Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting white papers for its Research Development for Battery Manufacturing Technology (BATTNET) Program via Broad Agency Announcement SP4701-26-B-0006.  DLA may select white papers that are most promising for further consideration and request technical proposals from the respondents. The mission of BATTNET IV is to improve Department of Defense (DoD) battery logistics by leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies for the U.S. industrial base.

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