Battery Testing & Performance Validation Services

The contract seeks independent testing services to validate the performance of prototype batteries under rigorous conditions, including cycle life, thermal stability, charge and discharge efficiency, and operation under simulated military field environments. The evaluation must demonstrate reliability and resilience under extreme temperatures, mechanical stress, and prolonged usage scenarios typical of defense applications. Testing protocols are expected to adhere to established military standards and deliver actionable data to support future procurement decisions. Responses must come from small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA’s SBIR/STTR mandate, ensuring eligibility is limited to qualifying small businesses. The work is governed by NAICS code 541380, indicating specialized scientific and technical consulting services, and is sponsored by the Defense Logistics Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026, with a deadline for submissions on July 8, 2026, allowing interested parties approximately two weeks to prepare and submit proposals. While no point of contact or specific place of performance is listed, the nature of the contract implies testing may occur at the vendor’s certified facility or at government-designated locations, with deliverables including detailed technical reports and performance metrics. Participation is open exclusively through the SBIR/STTR portal, and proposals must align with the technical scope outlined in the Defense Department’s innovation initiative. The intent is to identify scalable, high-performance battery solutions capable of enduring the most demanding operational conditions faced by military personnel.