FA254124CB038
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
SF241-0018. THIS SBIR PHASE I CONTRACT WILL INVESTIGATE HOW TO DIMINISH THE "POLYSULFIDE SHUTTLING EFFECT" TO IMPROVE THE CYCLE LIFE OF LI-S CHEMISTRIES TO BE ABLE TO POTENTIALLY MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR SPACE FORCE MISSIONS.
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Carson City, NV 89706 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 02/20/25 to 05/31/25.
Nextech Batteries was awarded
Definitive Contract FA254124CB038 (FA2541-24-C-B038)
worth up to $179,387
by Air Force Research Laboratory
in August 2024.
The contract
has a duration of 9 months and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Mitigating Negative Effects of Polysulfide Dissolution in 18650 Lithium Sulfur Battery
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 927110 and
PSC AC32
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 20 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I
Title
Mitigating Polysulfide Shuttling to Extend Cycle Life
Related Solicitation
Abstract
The demand for energy storage batteries with high specific energy and extended useful life has grown significantly as the world seeks a solution beyond fossil fuels. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries currently dominate applications requiring high-energy-density and reliable cycle life. While traditional Li-ion chemistries are nearing theoretical specific energy limits, Li-S chemistry emerges as a promising solution, pending resolution of existing obstacles. The main hurdle in achieving a deliverable Li-S chemistry in an 18650 package is significantly reducing polysulfide shuttling between the electrodes which poisons the Li-anode and removes capacity from the cathode. Nextech s experimental approach to mitigate polysulfide shuttling is to investigate: 1. two cathode modification approaches, 2. two anode modification approaches, and 3. modifying the electrolyte and then combining the most promising approaches into coin or in NexTech s lab cell configuration and then 18650 cells for AIAA S-144-202X test, evaluation, first-order modeling, and determination of way-forward toward Phase II execution.
Research Objective
The goal of phase I is to establish the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of proposed R&D efforts and determine the quality of performance of the small business awardee organization.
Topic Code
SF241-0018
Agency Tracking Number
F241-0018-0616
Solicitation Number
24.1
Contact
Daniel Romm
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 3/11/25
Period of Performance
8/21/24
Start Date
5/31/25
Current End Date
5/31/25
Potential End Date
Obligations
$179.4K
Total Obligated
$179.4K
Current Award
$179.4K
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA254124CB038
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to FA254124CB038
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA254124CB038
Competition
Number of Bidders
20
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
S1XQW6Q2NWN4
Awardee CAGE
8AM33
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA2541 FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK
Funding Office
F4FBEQ
Created By
anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil
Last Modified By
anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil
Approved By
anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
NV-02
Senators
Catherine Cortez Masto
Jacky Rosen
Jacky Rosen
Representative
Mark Amodei
Modified: 3/11/25