Expeditionary Power- and Energy-Dense Implementations (ExPEDitions)
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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DARPA is seeking innovative approaches to develop electrically rechargeable batteries and fuel cells that offer both high energy density and high power density, aiming to combine the endurance and range benefits of fuel-based systems with the logistical and operational advantages of electrical technologies. The program invites Battery Developers to submit abstracts focused on advancing core technology and manufacturing capabilities for devices that can operate at room temperature or higher, and that may be either air-breathing or air-independent. This solicitation, titled "Expeditionary Power- and Energy-Dense Implementations (ExPEDitions)," has a response deadline of August 19, 2026, and is managed by the DARPA office in Arlington, VA. While this current call is targeted at developers responsible for executing technical objectives, a subsequent solicitation will identify End Users who will integrate the resulting technologies into operational platforms. The effort emphasizes rapid transition of innovations from development to field use to enhance military operational effectiveness.
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Under this solicitation, DARPA is specifically seeking abstracts from Battery Developers for projects to advance core technology and manufacturing. Under separate cover, a solicitation will be issued at a later date to select End Users who will be responsible for integrating the resulting ExPEDitions technology into operational devices. Throughout this solicitation, the terms "Battery Developer" and "performer" may be used interchangeably to refer to the entities responsible for executing the technical objectives described herein.