SBIRPre-Release

Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic

Solicitation ID25.4
Agency
DOD
ARMY
Deadline
Apr 29, 2026
29 days left
Posted Date
Sep 3, 2025
Classification
SBIR
Phase: BOTH

SBIR Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Army is seeking small business innovations through SBIR topic A254-P050 to address operational needs for MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. The topic focuses on Phase I feasibility work for solutions such as wireless trickle charging for aggregated battery storage, thermal runaway and fire-mitigating materials, automated battery maintenance and diagnostics tools, and compact devices that can combine diverse batteries in series and parallel. The effort is aimed at concepts that can meet relevant MIL-PRF-32565 performance requirements, with one highlighted need being support for higher bus voltages, including at least 48 VDC for battery-combining devices. Phase I proposals are limited to a 6-month period of performance and up to $250,000, and the topic is in pre-release with proposals due April 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

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The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to improve military fuel efficiency through mild hybridization and silent-watch, offering reduced weight, increased energy density, and extended cycle life. The program specifically targets Phase I submissions addressing technical challenges such as power beaming/wireless charging for aggregated storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, automated battery maintenance devices with advanced prognostics/diagnostics, and compact external devices for combining various 6T batteries in series/parallel for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a 6-month period, focusing on feasibility studies. Subsequent phases involve prototype development, testing against MIL-PRF-32565 requirements, and commercialization plans, with dual-use applications spanning commercial Li-ion battery maintenance, electric vehicle safety, and industrial vehicle power systems.
1762387305372.pdf
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The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to improve military fuel efficiency through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while also reducing weight, increasing energy density, and extending cycle life. The program specifically targets Phase I submissions addressing technical challenges such as power beaming or wireless charging for aggregated storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, advanced battery maintenance devices utilizing AI/ML, and compact external devices for combining various 6T batteries to support higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a six-month period, focusing on feasibility studies. Subsequent phases involve prototype development, field testing, and commercialization plans, with dual-use applications spanning commercial Li-ion battery maintenance, electric vehicle safety, and industrial vehicle power systems.
1762560121987.pdf
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The Army's A254-P050
1762646513684.pdf
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The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to improve military fuel efficiency through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while also reducing weight, increasing energy density, and extending cycle life. The program is specifically looking for Phase I submissions addressing technical challenges in four key areas: power beaming/wireless charging for aggregated storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, advanced battery maintenance devices utilizing AI/ML for prognostics/diagnostics, and compact external devices for safely combining various Li-ion 6T batteries for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a six-month period to demonstrate technical and commercial feasibility. Subsequent phases will involve prototype development, field testing, and a focus on dual-use applications in commercial sectors like transportation and logistics.
1762819316240.pdf
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The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to improve military fuel efficiency through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while also reducing weight, increasing energy density, and extending cycle life. The open topic focuses on Phase I submissions addressing several technical challenges, including power beaming or wireless charging for aggregated battery storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, automated battery maintenance devices with advanced prognostics and diagnostics, and compact external devices for combining multiple Li-ion 6T batteries of varying characteristics for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a six-month period to conduct feasibility studies. Subsequent phases involve prototype development, testing against MIL-PRF-32565 requirements, and commercialization plans. Dual-use applications for these technologies include commercial Li-ion battery maintenance, electric vehicle safety and range, commercial-automotive and heavy industrial vehicle battery maintenance, and 48-VDC bus architectures for various vehicles.
1762905703350.pdf
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AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to enhance military fuel efficiency through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while also reducing weight, increasing energy density, and extending cycle life. The program specifically targets Phase I submissions addressing technical challenges such as power beaming/wireless charging for aggregated storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, advanced battery maintenance devices utilizing AI/ML for prognostics and diagnostics, and compact external devices for safely combining various 6T batteries for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a 6-month period, focusing on feasibility studies. Subsequent phases involve prototype development, field testing, and a focus on dual-use applications for both military and commercial markets, including electric vehicles, commercial-automotive, and industrial equipment.
1762992130170.pdf
PDF53 KB11/13/2025
AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to reduce fuel usage, decrease weight, increase energy density, and extend cycle life through mild hybridization and silent-watch capabilities. The open topic focuses on Phase I submissions addressing several technical challenges, including power beaming or wireless charging for aggregated storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, automated battery maintenance devices with advanced prognostics and diagnostics, and compact external devices for combining multiple Li-ion 6T batteries of various specifications for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a six-month period to demonstrate technical and commercial practicality. Subsequent phases involve prototype development, testing against MIL-PRF-32565 requirements, and commercialization, with dual-use applications spanning commercial Li-ion battery maintenance, electric vehicle safety, and industrial vehicle power systems.
1763078525252.pdf
PDF53 KB11/14/2025
AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to improve military fuel efficiency through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while also reducing weight, increasing energy density, and extending cycle life. The program is specifically looking for Phase I submissions addressing technical challenges in four key areas: power beaming or wireless charging for aggregated battery storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, advanced battery maintenance devices utilizing AI/ML for prognostics and diagnostics, and compact external devices for safely combining various Li-ion 6T batteries in series and parallel to support higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a 6-month period, focusing on feasibility. Subsequent phases will involve prototype development, testing, and commercialization, with dual-use applications in commercial transportation, logistics, and heavy industrial vehicles.
1763164917384.pdf
PDF53 KB11/15/2025
AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to improve military fuel efficiency through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while also reducing weight, increasing energy density, and extending cycle life. The open topic focuses on Phase I submissions addressing several technical challenges: power beaming/wireless charging for aggregated battery storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, advanced battery maintenance devices utilizing AI/ML and prognostics/diagnostics, and compact external devices for combining multiple Li-ion 6T batteries of varying characteristics for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a 6-month period, requiring a feasibility study. Subsequent phases involve prototype development, field testing, and commercialization, with dual-use applications spanning commercial Li-ion battery maintenance, electric vehicle safety, and industrial vehicle power systems.
1763337717220.pdf
PDF53 KB11/17/2025
AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit innovative solutions from small businesses for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to reduce military fuel consumption, decrease weight, increase energy density, and extend cycle life through mild hybridization and silent-watch capabilities. The program specifically targets advancements in four key areas: power beaming or wireless charging for aggregated battery storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, automated battery maintenance devices with advanced prognostics and diagnostics, and compact external devices for combining various Li-ion 6T batteries to support higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). This is a Phase I submission-only opportunity, with proposals up to $250,000 for a six-month period. Future phases will involve prototype development, testing, and commercialization, with dual-use applications spanning commercial transportation, industrial vehicles, and logistics operations.
1763510524300.pdf
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AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to improve military fuel efficiency, reduce weight, increase energy density, and extend cycle life through mild hybridization and silent-watch capabilities. The program focuses on Phase I submissions addressing several technical challenges: developing power beaming or wireless charging for aggregated battery storage, creating advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, designing advanced battery maintenance devices with AI/ML and prognostics/diagnostics, and developing compact external devices to combine various 6T batteries for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a six-month period, requiring a feasibility study. Subsequent phases involve prototype development, testing, and commercialization plans, with dual-use applications spanning commercial transportation, logistics, and heavy industrial vehicles.
1763769708048.pdf
PDF53 KB11/22/2025
AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic seeks innovative small business solutions for MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries to reduce military fuel usage, provide mild hybridization, and enable silent-watch capabilities. This Phase I initiative, with a budget of up to $250,000 for a 6-month period, addresses several technical challenges. These include developing power beaming/wireless charging for aggregated storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, automated battery maintenance tools with advanced prognostics/diagnostics, and compact external devices to combine various 6T batteries for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Future phases involve prototype development, testing against MIL-PRF-32565 requirements, and commercialization plans, with dual-use applications spanning commercial Li-ion battery maintenance, electric vehicle safety, and industrial vehicle power systems.
1764968594617.pdf
PDF53 KB12/5/2025
AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic aims to solicit small business innovations for the Army's MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries. This initiative seeks to enhance military fuel efficiency through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while improving energy density and cycle life. The program is accepting Phase I submissions, with funding up to $250,000 for a 6-month period, addressing key technical challenges. These challenges include developing power beaming or wireless charging solutions for aggregated battery storage, advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials for battery cases, automated battery maintenance and diagnostic tools, and compact external devices for combining diverse 6T batteries for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Future phases involve prototype development and testing in military environments, with dual-use applications spanning commercial Li-ion battery maintenance, electric vehicle safety, and various industrial battery systems.
1765670558494.pdf
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AI Summary
The A254-P050 Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic is an Army initiative to solicit small business innovations for MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries, crucial for military fuel reduction, silent-watch, and improved energy density. This Phase I submission-only topic seeks solutions for technical challenges including power beaming/wireless charging for aggregated storage, advanced thermal runaway/fire mitigating materials, automated battery maintenance devices with prognostics/diagnostics, and compact external devices for combining diverse batteries in series and parallel for higher bus voltages (minimum 48VDC). Phase I proposals are capped at $250,000 for a 6-month period, requiring a feasibility study. Subsequent phases involve prototype development, testing against MIL-PRF-32565 requirements, and commercialization plans, with dual-use applications spanning commercial Li-ion battery maintenance, electric vehicle safety, and various industrial and transportation sectors requiring higher bus voltage support.

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Opportunity Snapshot

Source SystemOfficial Link
Program Type
SBIR - BOTH
Agency
DOD / ARMY

Key Dates

Release DateSep 3, 2025
Open DateApr 1, 2026
Application DueApr 29, 2026
Close DateApr 29, 2026