Naval Power & Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap (NPES TDR) Update
ID: N00024-24-I-4144Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

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COMBAT SHIPS AND LANDING VESSELS (1905)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking industry insights to update the Naval Power & Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap (NPES TDR). The primary objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather information on current and emerging technologies that can enhance the Navy's power and energy systems, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives outlined in the Department of Defense's National Defense Strategy and the Navy's Navigation Plan. The NPES TDR is crucial for meeting the needs of emerging loads, fostering innovation, and improving the agility and maintainability of naval power systems. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by September 19, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Sakeena Siddiqi at sakeena.siddiqi@navy.mil or Tyler Pacak at tyler.pacak@navy.mil.

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    NPES TDR 2024 Industry RFI_Final.pdf
    NPES TDR 2024 Industry RFI_Final Rev 1.pdf
    The U.S. Navy, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking insights from industry to update its Naval Power and Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap (NPES TDR). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather information on current and emerging technologies that can enhance naval power and energy systems, with a focus on aligning future investments with strategic objectives. The NPES TDR update has a twofold objective: to meet the needs of emerging loads by fostering innovation and to improve the agility, operability, maintainability, and logistics support of naval power and energy systems. The Navy seeks to identify advancements in various components, including prime movers, propulsion motors, power generation, distribution, conversion, and controls. They are also interested in improvements related to integration, systems engineering, modeling, simulation, digital twins, reliability, and efficiency. Industry respondents are asked to provide insights on technology trends, product-specific advancements, and their alignment with the Navy's strategic goals. This includes information on innovations in gas turbines, diesel engines, electric propulsion motors, power generation and distribution systems, power electronics, and thermal management solutions. The Navy is particularly interested in technologies that enhance system performance, efficiency, and resilience while reducing acquisition, operational, and sustainment costs. The RFI inquires about specific improvements, such as pulsed-load performance of engines, innovations in propulsion motor design, dynamic modeling for power generation, advancements in power conversion devices, and the application of machine learning in electric plant controls. Responses will inform the Navy's understanding of current capabilities and future trends, guiding their investment strategies and technology integration plans. While this RFI is not a commitment to procurement, it showcases the Navy's proactive approach to staying abreast of industry advancements and shaping the future of naval power and energy systems. The responses will influence the trajectory of NPES and ensure the Navy remains aligned with the latest technological developments. Key dates include a response deadline of August 19, 2024, and the anticipated release of the updated NPES TDR to align with broader strategic guidance.
    NPES TDR 2024 Industry RFI_Rev 2.docx
    The U.S. Navy, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking insights from industry to update its Naval Power and Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap (NPES TDR). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather information on current and emerging technologies that can enhance the Navy's power and energy systems, aligning them with strategic objectives outlined in the Department of Defense's National Defense Strategy (NDS) and the Navy's Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN). The NPES TDR update will guide future investments and ensure the Navy remains at the forefront of technological advancements. The procurement objective is to identify and understand industry trends, benchmark emerging and breakthrough technologies, and gather insights on specific product areas to enhance the Navy's power and energy systems. This includes advancements in prime movers, generation, propulsion motors, distribution, power conversion, electric plant controls, energy storage systems, and thermal management. NAVSEA also seeks input on integration, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, digital twins, reliability, maintainability, and other critical aspects. The RFI is divided into three sections: General Information, Technology Trends, and Product-Specific inquiries. In the first section, the Navy seeks to understand the state of the art, current technology trends, external influencers, and upcoming improvements in commercial product lines. Section two focuses on technology trends, exploring additional functionality, improvements in power density and reliability, key technology enablers, electrical power interfaces, and scientific innovations. The final section zooms in on specific product areas, with questions tailored to prime movers, propulsion motors, power generation, distribution, conversion, controls, energy storage, thermal management, and integration. While this RFI does not constitute a commitment to procure materials or services, it is a critical step in the Navy's strategy to stay aligned with industry advancements and shape the future of naval power and energy systems. Responses will inform the NPES TDR update, guiding the Navy's technology investments and future procurement decisions. The deadline for responses is September 19, 2024, and the Navy emphasizes the importance of industry participation to shape the trajectory of NPES.
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