Advanced Battery Materials Research & Development

The contract involves research and development focused on advancing non-lithium electrochemical energy storage systems, specifically sodium-ion and solid-state batteries, with the goal of achieving high energy density and reliable performance under extreme temperature conditions. The work targets next-generation battery technologies that can meet rigorous operational demands, particularly in defense and aerospace applications where conventional lithium-based systems may face limitations. This effort emphasizes material innovation, cell design, and system integration to overcome current scalability and stability challenges in alternative chemistries. The contract is a subcontract issued under the Small Business Innovation Research program, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible to respond. It falls under NAICS code 325510 for inorganic chemical manufacturing and is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026. The project is intended to support national defense needs by enabling more resilient, safer, and high-performing energy storage solutions for critical missions in harsh environments.