Medium Voltage Direct Current Protection Relays and Associated Sensors

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions for the development of Medium Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) Protection Relays and associated sensors to enhance fault protection systems in naval applications. The objective is to create a reliable and affordable protection relay capable of detecting faults, determining their location, and initiating isolation commands within stringent timeframes, specifically within 8 microseconds as a threshold and 1 microsecond as an objective. This technology is crucial for the operation of Integrated Power and Energy Systems (IPES) on Future Surface Combatants, which will support advanced weaponry and enhance operational capabilities while ensuring reliability and survivability. Interested parties should note that the solicitation will open on January 8, 2025, and close on February 5, 2025, with further details available at the provided source link.