N6833517C0202
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, SBIR PHASE II,
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
National Interest Action
Place of Performance
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 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
2
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 03/27/20 to 08/19/22.
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $249,956 of unfunded backlog unused.
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $249,956 of unfunded backlog unused.
TDA Research was awarded
Definitive Contract N6833517C0202 (N68335-17-C-0202)
for Research And Development, Sbir Phase Ii,
worth up to $1,348,992
by NAWC Aircraft Division
in March 2017.
The contract
has a duration of 5 years 5 months and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Innovative, High-Energy, High Power, Light-Weight Battery Storage Systems Based on Li-air, Li-sulfur (Li-S) Chemistries
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541712 and
PSC AC62
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 42 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $249,956, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
Innovative, High-Energy, High Power, Light-Weight Battery Storage Systems Based on Li-air, Li-sulfur (Li-S) chemistries
Related Solicitation
Abstract
Batteries with multi-electron redox materials offer promise for increased performance relative to state of the art lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have two electron cathode materials (in addition to a lithium metal anode) and better than two times the specific energy of Li-ion batteries.However, several issues have prevented Li-S batteries from becoming more commercially viable. The sulfur cathode is both ionically and electronically insulating and so requires a conductive matrix. In addition, cycle life is limited by diffusion of polysulfides to the anode where they are reduced to Li-S2 and become inactive; historically the cycle life has been relatively poor (<50 cycles). A stable and conductive matrix is the key to achieving high capacity and long life in Li-S batteries.TDA will develop ideal cathode compositions by engineering the pore sizes of a highly conductive carbon matrix that contains the polysulfide active materials. We are uniquely qualified to make these nanomaterials because for over ten years we have been developing carbons for ultracapacitors, and through this work we have developed and have patented methods to control the nanopore size distribution. These mesoporous carbons are high purity, highly conductive and inexpensive.
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
N152-093
Agency Tracking Number
N152-093-0540
Solicitation Number
15.2
Contact
Mr. John D. Wright
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 7/8/21
Period of Performance
3/13/17
Start Date
8/19/22
Current End Date
8/19/22
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$1.1M
Total Obligated
$1.1M
Current Award
$1.3M
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$250.0K
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
N6833517C0202
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to N6833517C0202
People
Suggested agency contacts for N6833517C0202
Competition
Number of Bidders
42
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
Electronics And Communication Equipment
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
MK5ANJVWVZK7
Awardee CAGE
0BHX7
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
N68335 NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV
Funding Office
N00421
Created By
dina.marinelli@navy.mil
Last Modified By
dina.marinelli@navy.mil
Approved By
dina.marinelli@navy.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CO-07
Senators
Michael Bennet
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper
Representative
Brittany Pettersen
Modified: 7/8/21