Promethean Clay Proposers Day
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an in-person Proposers Day for its Promethean Clay program on February 25, 2026, in Arlington, VA. This event aims to introduce the program's vision and goals, facilitate interaction among researchers, and encourage teaming arrangements for an anticipated Program Solicitation (DARPA-PS-26-16). The PS is expected to be released on SAM.gov prior to the event. Registration is required by February 18, 2026.
Program Objective & Description
The Promethean Clay program seeks to develop a new class of energy storage devices by utilizing mechanically co-designed materials, moving away from rigid exoskeletons. Key goals include improving energy storage performance, ensuring thermal and safety performance for practical integration, and establishing a pathway for domestic sourcing of materials and manufacturing. This is envisioned as a four-year effort with three phases, starting with a two-year Phase 1 to demonstrate the energy storage framework.
Proposers Day Goals
- Introduce the science and technology community (industry, academia, government) to the Promethean Clay program vision and goals.
- Facilitate interaction and teaming among researchers with relevant capabilities.
- Collect questions for a future Q&A document.
- Encourage and promote teaming arrangements.
Event Details & Registration
- Date: February 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
- Location: DARPA Conference Center, 675 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203
- Registration Deadline: February 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET
- Registration Website: https://cvent.me/77ZE8R
- Attendees: Open to registered potential proposers only (limited to two participants per organization). Government-issued photo ID and specific DARPA forms are required for entry.
- Agenda: Includes program overview, contracting information, lightning rounds, Q&A, networking, and one-on-one breakout sessions.
Teaming & Lightning Round
DARPA encourages teaming and will distribute an attendee list (opt-out available). Lightning round sessions will allow participants to showcase capabilities and facilitate teaming (one slide, five minutes per presentation).
Important Notes
This Special Notice is for information and program planning only and is NOT a formal solicitation. Attendance is voluntary and does not guarantee future contract awards. DARPA will not reimburse for costs incurred in responding to this notice. No set-aside is specified for this Proposers Day event.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Promethean Clay PS Coordinator (Promethean_Clay@darpa.mil)