Research and development
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded
- Contract number
- N6833526C0091
- Awardee
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American Lithium Energy Corp. UEI C21AVSKSE7G9
- Awarding agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $140,000
Award facts
- Contract value 58% obligated
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- $140,000.00 Current, with exercised options
- $239,998.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 43 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Carlsbad, CA 92008, 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.
About this award
The Naval Air Warfare Center awarded a $240K Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to American Lithium Energy Corp., a Carlsbad, California-based manufacturer specializing in advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage solutions. Under the firm fixed-price definitive contract, the company will conduct research and development activities with a completion deadline of October 26, 2026. This award represents the Department of the Navy's investment in innovative battery technologies through the SBIR program, which supports small businesses in developing cutting-edge solutions for defense and aerospace applications. The contract carries a total small business set-aside designation, reinforcing the government's commitment to fostering small business innovation in critical technology areas.
American Lithium Energy Corp. brings substantial expertise to this engagement, having successfully executed multiple SBIR Phase II contracts with the Department of the Army, Air Force Research Laboratory, and U.S. Air Force on specialized battery systems ranging up to $6M. The company's previous work has focused on high-performance battery technologies including zero-volt systems, non-flammable lithium-ion cells, ballistic-reliable wearable batteries, and high-capacity nano silicon lithium-ion solutions designed for unmanned aerial vehicles and military applications. This Phase I effort builds on the company's established track record of advancing battery performance and safety requirements for demanding operational environments, with the results potentially informing future Phase II development contracts.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N6833526C0091?
N6833526C0091 was awarded to American Lithium Energy Corp. by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on October 15, 2025.
How much is contract N6833526C0091 worth?
The government has obligated $140,000 on N6833526C0091. Its potential value, with all options, is $239,998.
Was contract N6833526C0091 competed?
The extent of competition for N6833526C0091 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 43 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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