Weapons Electrical Power and Battery S&T Industry Day
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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 Department of the Air Force (AFRL and AFLCMC) is hosting a Weapons Electrical Power and Battery S&T Industry Day from March 24-26, 2026, at the Doolittle Institute in Niceville, FL. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks academia and industry participation to identify advanced weapon power sources and battery technologies capable of reaching TRL 6 within 3-5 years or demonstrating significant impact within 5-10 years. The event will include open forums, non-proprietary presentations, and private one-on-one sessions, hosted up to the SECRET level. Intent to participate is due by February 13, 2026.
Technical Focus & Information Requested
The government is interested in technologies that enhance system performance through improved electrical power capabilities. Key areas include:
- High-Energy Density Batteries (e.g., >350 Wh/kg, beyond Li-ion)
- High-Power Density Batteries (e.g., >50C discharge rates)
- Safe and Reliable Battery Technologies (thermal runaway mitigation, DAF-specific certification)
- Advanced Power Management Systems (efficient distribution, BMS with predictive health monitoring)
- Extreme Environment Batteries (-54°C to +80°C, high-G, fast-charge)
- Long Shelf-Life Batteries
- Alternative Power Sources (fuel cells, supercapacitors)
- Test & Evaluation (M&S tools, digital twin models)
- Novel Power Sources and Multifunctional Structures (structural batteries, dual-use energetic materials)
- Standardization and MOSA (common, scalable, modular batteries)
- Securing the Domestic Industrial Base (raw materials to cell/pack production)
Industry is requested to provide non-proprietary presentations and supplementary proprietary information covering technology characterization, performance enhancement, integration considerations, maturity roadmaps (TRL 6 within 5 or 10 years), ROM cost estimates for 1,000 units, domestic manufacturing/supply chain plans, and alignment with MOSA.
Industry Day Details
- Dates: March 24-26, 2026
- Location: Doolittle Institute, Niceville, FL
- Security Level: Up to SECRET (classified sessions available for cleared participants)
- Day 1 (March 24): Open Forum & Non-proprietary Presentations (30 mins each)
- Days 2 & 3 (March 25-26): Technology Showcase with 25-minute one-on-one sessions and collaboration opportunities.
Submission & Deadlines
- Express Intent to Present/Attend: By February 13, 2026, to Kevin Rooney (kevin.rooney@us.af.mil) & Scott Conrad (scott.conrad.2@us.af.mil).
- One-page Capabilities Document: By February 26, 2026, to the same contacts.
- Presentation/Supplementary Materials (Unclassified/CUI): By March 17, 2026, via email, DoD SAFE, or CD/DVD to Kevin Rooney.
- Classified Materials: By March 17, 2026, via CD/DVD to AFRL/RW Security.
- Visit Requests (JPAS): By March 12, 2026, to SMO Code: AFRL-RW, POC Kevin Rooney.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise of a future contract. Responses are sought from all domestic academia, UARCs, FFRDCs, national labs, and businesses, including small businesses. Previous submitters to the Air Dominance BAA FA8651-25-0001 are welcome.