SF241-0018. This sbir phase 1AIMS to improve cycle life of LI-s chemistry by understanding the extent and effects of PS dissolution as a function of various advanced battery cell components.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA254124CB037
- Awardee
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Lyten, Inc. UEI MKTEQCVLWPQ5
- Awarding agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $179,887
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $179,887.07 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 927110 Space Research and Technology
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 20 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- San Jose, CA 95134, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $179,887 |
About this award
Lyten, Inc., a San Jose-based small business specializing in advanced battery technology and materials science, was awarded an $179,887 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory on August 30, 2024. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, aims to improve the cycle life of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery chemistry by investigating polysulfide (PS) dissolution effects across various advanced battery cell components. The work is scheduled for completion by March 29, 2025, and will be performed at Lyten's San Jose facility. This Phase I effort represents an early-stage research endeavor within the SBIR program, which supports innovative small businesses in developing cutting-edge technologies for federal agencies.
The contract aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's ongoing investment in next-generation energy storage solutions critical for military applications. Lyten has demonstrated a strong track record in battery innovation across multiple defense agencies, including the Office of Naval Research and Department of Defense, with previous awards ranging from $50,000 to over $4.4 million. The company's focus on lithium-sulfur battery development is particularly relevant given the technology's potential to deliver higher energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion systems. Success in understanding and mitigating polysulfide dissolution—a known challenge limiting Li-S battery cycle life—could advance the development of more durable, high-performance batteries for defense and aerospace applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA254124CB037?
FA254124CB037 was awarded to Lyten, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on August 30, 2024.
How much is contract FA254124CB037 worth?
The government has obligated $179,887 on FA254124CB037.
Which agency awarded contract FA254124CB037?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA254124CB037, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA254124CB037 competed?
The extent of competition for FA254124CB037 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 20 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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