IBIF BAA

Ten firms have been awarded funding under the IBIF BAA 0003-08, focusing on advanced manufacturing and technology development projects. The awarded companies and institutions include Firefly Energy, Technology Assessment and Transfer, Rockwell Collins, BAE Systems (multiple divisions), Rutgers University, WILLCOR, Sarnoff Corporation, and Advanced Thermal Batteries Inc. Funding amounts range from approximately $566,000 to nearly $2 million, supporting a variety of initiatives such as composite battery manufacturing, industrial base powder production, landsafe systems, pixel development for electronic systems, manufacturing processes for aerial and land supply, maritime improvement plans, manufacturing process modeling, compression molded composite antennas, microcircuit characterization tools, and automated thermal battery assembly. These projects represent a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge research and development efforts in industrial and defense-related technologies, aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency, system reliability, and technological innovation. The contract solicitation (BAA0003-08) was posted in late September 2008, with John J Dormer serving as the contracting officer. The efforts funded under this contract contribute significantly to industrial base improvements in key technology sectors such as energy storage, advanced materials, electronics, and systems integration.