Enzinc Inc.

The California Energy Commission is advancing grid resilience through a forecasted funding initiative with Enzinc Inc. to develop an advanced zinc electrode for rechargeable alkaline zinc batteries, targeting NiZn, ZnMn, and Zn-air chemistries. The project aims to validate the electrode’s performance in simulated grid storage environments using existing research facilities in Oakland, Richmond, and at the University of California, Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research & Technology, with no expansion of operations or new waste streams. The contract is structured as a non-binding forecast, with no solicitation number, contract value, pricing, or formal delivery schedule disclosed, indicating it is preparatory to future procurement. The only binding contractual requirement is compliance with California Environmental Quality Act regulations, specifically a certified categorical exemption under Title 14, Section 15301, confirming that the work involves minor alterations to existing facilities with negligible environmental impact, and a Notice of Exemption has been filed. The primary point of contact is Bryan Lee, Mechanical Engineer at the California Energy Commission, with Michael Galluzzo of Enzinc Inc. serving as the project manager; however, no formal contracting officer, COR, COTR, or procurement official is designated. There are no specified delivery terms, inspection criteria, quality standards, evaluation factors, or federal acquisition regulation clauses, and the project lacks standard procurement elements such as payment instructions, accounting codes, invoicing procedures, or socioeconomic certifications for the contractor. The effort is focused solely on technology development and validation, with all administrative requirements centered on state-level environmental compliance rather than federal contractual obligations.