FA865011C2142
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER COATING...BATTERY SAFETY
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Andover, MA United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
3
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 09/01/12 to 06/18/14.
Physical Sciences was awarded
Definitive Contract FA865011C2142 (FA8650-11-C-2142)
for Electroactive Polymer Coating...Battery Safety
worth up to $749,961
by OUSD Research & Engineering
in September 2012.
The contract
has a duration of 1 year 9 months and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Tools to Mitigate and Understand the Mental Health Effects of National Disasters
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541712 and
PSC AC11
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 5 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) and Lithium-ion Polymer (Li-polymer) Battery Safety
Related Solicitation
Abstract
Physical Sciences, Inc. (PSI) has demonstrated that electroactive polymer coatings (EAP) may be applied to the surface of the cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries to protect against catastrophic cell failure. These EAP coatings form an electrochemical"switch"that can prevent catastrophic failure in lithium-ion batteries by reversibly changing from a conductor to an insulator on overdischarge or short-circuit of a cell. During a Phase II program PSI proposes to optimize and demonstrate on a prototype scale the EAP coatings. Laboratory scale batteries will be used to evaluate the cycling and rate performance of the coatings and select the optimal combination for scale-up. Pouch cells will then be constructed to demonstrate the safety benefits offered by the EAP coatings. Upon demonstration in a pouch cell, material will be delivered to SAFT America for the construction of cylindrical cells. The performance of these cells will be fully characterized and utilized to further optimize the coating before construction of additional cylindrical cells for delivery to the Air Force. Successful construction of the cylindrical cells and demonstration of improved battery safety will demonstrate the readiness of the EAP coatings for transition to a commercial or military application.
Research Objective
The goal of phase II is to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the project proposed in Phase II.
Partnered Research Institution
Stub
Topic Code
None
Agency Tracking Number
O2-1018
Solicitation Number
2009.2
Contact
B. Green
Status
(Closed)
Last Modified 6/25/21
Period of Performance
9/1/12
Start Date
6/18/14
Current End Date
6/18/14
Potential End Date
Obligations
$750.0K
Total Obligated
$750.0K
Current Award
$750.0K
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA865011C2142
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to FA865011C2142
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA865011C2142
Competition
Number of Bidders
5
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
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
Other Aircraft Equipment
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
RMG1AZ1ZH8Q7
Awardee CAGE
8K901
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
S2206A DCMA BOSTON
Funding Office
HQ0287
Created By
neal.corbett@dcma.mil
Last Modified By
fpdsadmin
Approved By
neal.corbett@dcma.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MA-03
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Representative
Lori Trahan
Modified: 6/25/21