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Advanced Battery Materials R&D

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Submission Closed05/04/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract titled Advanced Battery Materials R&D seeks to advance the development of novel materials for high energy and power density rechargeable batteries designed specifically for electric aviation applications. The focus is on lightweight, high-performance chemistries that significantly improve energy storage capabilities while reducing overall system weight, enabling extended flight durations and enhanced performance for next-generation electric aircraft. This effort is part of a larger initiative to push the boundaries of battery technology beyond current lithium-ion limitations, targeting innovations in electrode materials, electrolytes, and cell architectures that offer superior power density, thermal stability, and cycle life under demanding operational conditions. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, with a response deadline of May 4, 2026, and a posted date of April 30, 2026. The NAICS code 325188 indicates classification within the Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing sector, reflecting the chemical innovation focus of the project. Performance is expected to center in Arlington, aligning with the agency’s primary operational base. The work will require multidisciplinary expertise in materials science, electrochemistry, and aerospace engineering, with an emphasis on transitioning laboratory breakthroughs into scalable, flight-ready battery systems capable of meeting the rigorous safety and performance standards of military and civilian electric aviation programs.

General Info

Develop lightweight, high-performance battery materials for electric aviation under DARPA, targeting flight-ready systems by May 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

325188 - All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-26-70.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 30

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Response DeadlineMay 4

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Submission Closed

05/04/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Full Description

Research and development of novel materials for high energy and power density rechargeable batteries, focusing on lightweight, high-performance chemistries for electric aviation.