Estimating the Cost of a Manufacturing Plant for LFP-Based Lithium-Ion Cells

This contract involves conducting a detailed study to estimate the design and operational costs of establishing large-scale manufacturing plants in the United States for producing lithium-ion batteries using LFP and LFMP cathode active materials. The project requires providing comprehensive estimates for three different plant capacities—5 GWh, 25 GWh, and 50 GWh per year—focusing on both physical and chemical processing steps necessary for cell production. The goal is to deliver a thorough design framework that outlines the necessary processes and associated costs, enabling informed decision-making for large-scale battery manufacturing. The contract is issued by Argonne National Laboratory, a DOE contractor based in Lemont, Illinois, and is open for responses until May 19, 2025. It falls under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services, emphasizing the technical and engineering scope of the work. Interested parties can contact project representatives Jackie Arriaga or Parker Hawk for further details. The project aims to support the development of cost-effective, scalable battery manufacturing infrastructure to advance energy storage technologies in the U.S.