FA865021C2302
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
BALLISTIC-RELIABLE, WEARABLE BATTERY ON SHEAR ELECTROYLTE
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Carlsbad, CA 92008 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
1
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 07/28/23 to 06/28/24.
American Lithium Energy was awarded
Definitive Contract FA865021C2302 (FA8650-21-C-2302)
for Ballistic-Reliable, Wearable Battery On Shear Electroylte
worth up to $749,999
by the Department of the Air Force
in April 2021.
The contract
has a duration of 3 years 2 months and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Ballistic-Resistant, Wearable Battery Based on Shear Thickening Electrolyte
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC12
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 2 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
Ballistic-Resistant, Wearable Battery Based on Shear Thickening Electrolyte
Related Solicitation
Abstract
A bullet resistant high energy density lithium ion battery using shear thickening electrolyte and ALE proprietary composite electrodes has been proposed. The proposed bullet resist lithium ion battery will have about 250 Wh/kg specific energy, which will significantly enhance the mobility and survivability of our soldiers in the future battery field.
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.
Topic Code
AF182-051
Agency Tracking Number
F182-051-1348
Solicitation Number
18.2
Contact
Jiang Fan
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 4/22/25
Period of Performance
4/28/21
Start Date
6/28/24
Current End Date
6/28/24
Potential End Date
Obligations
$750.0K
Total Obligated
$750.0K
Current Award
$750.0K
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA865021C2302
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to FA865021C2302
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA865021C2302
Competition
Number of Bidders
2
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
Aircraft Engines And Spares
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
C21AVSKSE7G9
Awardee CAGE
4GBA8
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA8650 FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL
Funding Office
F4FBQQ
Created By
usercw@sa5700.fa8650
Last Modified By
fpdsadmin
Approved By
usercw@sa5700.fa8650
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CA-49
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Mike Levin
Modified: 4/22/25