Eaton Corporation (doing business as Eaton Inoac) was awarded a $1.6M definitive firm fixed-price contract by Naval Sea Systems Command on March 23, 2023, for research and development of naval power systems. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of March 22, 2026, will be performed in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This award stems from a Naval Sea Systems Command solicitation seeking white papers and research proposals focused on advancing shipboard electric power and energy systems, including work in energy storage, power conversion, power distribution, prime movers, rotating machines, cooling and thermal management, power controls, and system integration. The contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting open competition for this research and development effort.
Eaton Corporation, a global power management company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, brings substantial federal contracting experience to this engagement, with a history of delivering advanced power management solutions and research and development services across multiple government agencies. The company's relevant experience includes prior naval power and energy systems research contracts, as well as collaborative research partnerships with academic institutions. This Naval Sea Systems Command contract represents continued investment in innovative electrical and mechanical power system development for future naval applications, consistent with the Department of Defense's broader modernization objectives for shipboard infrastructure and energy resilience.