Special Topic: Expeditionary Power in the Arctic
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) and the Pathway for Innovation and Technology (PIT) are seeking innovative technologies for Expeditionary Power and Energy in the Arctic. This Special Notice, issued under the AAL Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911NF-24-S-0008, aims to enhance power generation, energy storage, power distribution, and battery charging capabilities for the 11th Airborne Division (Arctic). White papers are requested and are due by May 27, 2026, at 11:59 AM CDT.
Scope of Work
The Army requires modular, plug-and-play systems that integrate into a resilient energy network, capable of distributing energy over a 72-hour cycle. Solutions should address the challenges of traditional power systems in Arctic environments, including the degradation of battery performance in cold temperatures and the need to reduce soldier weight burden.
Key requirements include:
- Power Output: Ranging from 75W (Soldier Level) to 15kW (Company to Brigade Level), with higher peak power for short durations.
- Energy Storage: Systems must maintain performance above -40°C, with specific capacities defined for Soldier (350 Wh), Squad (2.5 kWh), Platoon (4.0 kWh), and Company to Brigade (30 kWh) levels.
- Transportability: Solutions should be compact and suitable for man-portable, sled haul, or light vehicle transport, adhering to defined weight limits.
- Interoperability: Must support standard military and commercial connectors (e.g., USB, AC, solar, XT60) and be compatible with Conformal Wearable Batteries (CWBs), BB-2590s, and UAS batteries (XT60 and XT90).
- Ruggedization: Compliance with IP67 and MIL-STD-810H for environmental conditions.
- Signature Management: Minimization of electromagnetic, thermal, audible, and visual signatures.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice
- Anticipated Award Type: One or more contracts under 10 U.S.C 4022, with consideration for other award types (grants, cooperative agreements, Other Transaction Agreements).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 6 to 12 months.
- White Paper Due: May 27, 2026, 11:59 AM CDT
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- Webinar: Scheduled for May 12, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Eligibility: Follows the requirements of the Army Applications Laboratory BAA.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Type: White papers are requested via email to arctic-power@aal.mil with the subject line: "Expeditionary Power in the Arctic Special Notice".
- Evaluation Criteria: Based on the AAL BAA, focusing on scientific/technical merits, risk, Army mission contribution, cost realism, teaming, funding availability, and applicant capabilities. Selected white paper submitters may be invited to submit a full proposal.
Additional Notes
This notice has potential for follow-on production contracts or transactions. The goal is to achieve Fieldable Capability Delivery by November 2026, with full-scale testing in Q2FY27. Classified information or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) cannot be submitted via the described process.