Intelligent Hydrogen Filling System
ID: N242-071Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Intelligent Hydrogen Filling System

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Marine Corps, is seeking innovative solutions for an Intelligent Hydrogen Filling System to support Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) in austere environments. The system must efficiently fill hydrogen storage tanks, ensuring safety and operational effectiveness while being portable and easy to use by personnel with limited training. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the Marine Corps' capabilities in energy distribution at temporary locations, with potential commercial applications in various sectors such as fuel cells and emergency services. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is currently closed, with the opportunity having been released on April 17, 2024, and the application due date was June 12, 2024. For further details, visit the official source link at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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