DLA Battery Network IV (BATTNET) Broad Agency Announcement

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting white papers under Broad Agency Announcement SP4701-26-B-0006 for the Battery Network IV (BATTNET) program. This research and development effort aims to improve Department of Defense battery logistics by leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance the U.S. industrial base. The program focuses on manufacturing and automation innovations, design optimization for manufacturability, and the transfer of commercial technology to improve the performance, quality, safety, and shelf life of batteries while reducing costs and lead times. The BAA is open from August 11, 2026, through August 9, 2031, with a total funding ceiling of 25 million dollars. Individual projects are expected to range from 6 to 24 months in duration and are capped at 2 million dollars each. This is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS code 541715, though DLA encourages submissions from small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, and educational institutions. Awards are based on technical evaluation, importance to agency programs, and funds availability, with a specific focus on the ability to improve DLA operations and the viability of transitioning solutions into operational capabilities. Eligible contract types include fixed-price and various cost-reimbursable structures. Interested parties must first submit white papers using the mandatory template in Attachment A; selected respondents will then be requested to provide full technical and cost proposals. All submissions must adhere to strict formatting guidelines and cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements.