Silver-Oxide/Zinc Battery Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Tool
ID: N241-031Type: BOTH
Overview

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Silver-Oxide/Zinc Battery Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Tool

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking proposals for the development of a man-portable Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) tool designed to assess the health status and remaining useful life of Silver-Oxide/Zinc (AgO/Zn) batteries. The objective is to create a reliable, non-destructive tool that can accurately measure battery conditions, thereby reducing costs and enhancing safety and operational readiness for underwater vehicles. This initiative addresses the current challenge of prematurely decommissioning potentially healthy batteries due to the lack of effective assessment methods. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is open from January 3, 2024, to February 21, 2024, with proposals due by the latter date. For more information, visit the official solicitation page at DOD SBIR/STTR.

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