Inventus Power (Illinois) LLC
Inventus Power (Illinois) LLC, doing business as Palladium Energy Inc., is the leading provider of advanced battery and power systems for global OEMs. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of Li ion battery packs, smart chargers, and efficient power supplies.
Through past prime federal contract awards, Inventus Power has provided conformal wearable batteries to the Department of the Army under a $411,199 delivery order. The batteries were designed to conform to a soldier's body and equipment to enhance mobility. The company also provided storage batteries to the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime under a $516,150 contract. As a subcontractor, Inventus Power has provided batteries to prime contractor Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. across multiple contracts. Additionally, the firm fabricated wearable batteries for prime contractor Physical Optics Corporation.
Inventus Power holds an indefinite delivery contract from the Department of the Army Acquisition Support Center PEO Soldier for conformal wearable batteries, with a potential value of $1.2 billion. This is a multiple award vehicle for the Army to issue delivery orders to meet requirements for batteries that conform to a soldier's body, as outlined in military specifications. The first task order under this contract, worth $411,199, was issued to Inventus Power.
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Not listed 1200 Internationale Pkwy #100, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
1/7/05 4/30/25 Bren-Tronics Defense LLC
Bren-Tronics Defense LLC, doing business as Bren-Tronics Inc., is a manufacturer of primary and rechargeable batteries, chargers, and energy storage systems based in Commack, New York. With over 49 years of experience, the company specializes in providing a wide range of portable power solutions to the U.S. federal government, particularly the Department of Defense. Bren-Tronics has established itself as a trusted supplier of advanced battery technologies, including lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and thermal batteries, as well as associated charging systems and power management accessories. The company's expertise spans the design, development, and production of these power solutions for military and government applications.
Through its federal contract awards, Bren-Tronics has supplied various battery-related products and services to multiple Department of Defense agencies, particularly the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime. These include battery chargers, battery storage units, battery terminal adapters, wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and power supplies. The company has received numerous purchase orders and delivery orders for specific battery components, often under small business set-asides. Notable contract awards include a $3.3 million order for battery storage units from DLA Land and Maritime, a $2.1 million order for batteries from the Army Communications Electronics Command, and an $866,852 contract for battery chargers and accessories from the Army Acquisition Support Center. Bren-Tronics has also served as a subcontractor to major defense firms like Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Atlantic Diving Supply, providing specialized batteries and charging systems for various military applications.
Regarding federal grant awards, the available information does not indicate any prime grant awards to Bren-Tronics, Inc. However, the company has participated as a subrecipient on at least one research grant. Specifically, Bren-Tronics was involved in a Navy research collaboration on energy resiliency, working as a subrecipient under a grant awarded to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York. This collaboration suggests that while Bren-Tronics' primary engagement with the federal government is through contracts, the company also contributes its expertise to federally funded research initiatives in the energy sector. The exact nature of Bren-Tronics' contribution to this research project is not specified in the available information.
Bren-Tronics holds several Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the Defense Logistics Agency, enabling the agency to place orders for battery-related products as needed. These include a $250,000 IDV for battery chargers, a $250,000 IDV for battery boxes, a $1,029,150 IDV for battery adapters and storage units, and a $1,988,888 IDV for battery terminal adapters. Additionally, the company has a $4,000,000 multiple-award IDV with the Army Communications Electronics Command for non-rechargeable batteries supporting the Combat Survivor/Evader Locator radio program. These IDVs demonstrate Bren-Tronics' position as a trusted supplier of diverse battery solutions across multiple defense agencies, with task orders typically ranging from $50,000 to $175,000 for various battery components and accessories. The company's ability to secure these IDVs underscores its capacity to meet the ongoing and varied power needs of the U.S. military.
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Not listed 10 Brayton Ct, Commack, NY 11725, USA
9/7/01 8/30/25 Ultralife Corp.
Ultralife Corp. is a manufacturer of batteries and power solutions based in Newark, New York. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of power and communications systems for government, defense, and commercial applications. Through federal contract awards, Ultralife primarily provides non-rechargeable batteries, battery power supplies, chargers, cable assemblies, universal vehicle adapters, and conformal wearable batteries to various defense agencies. The company has evolved from its origins as a battery manufacturer to become a comprehensive provider of power and communications solutions, offering products ranging from portable and standby power solutions to communications and electronic components.
As a prime contractor, Ultralife has received numerous awards from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, supplying a variety of battery and power-related products. The company has also secured contracts with the Naval Air Warfare Center for universal vehicle adapters and the Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier for conformal wearable batteries. In its role as a subcontractor, Ultralife has provided electronic components, batteries, vehicle kits, and power supplies to prime partners such as Lockheed Martin, IAP Worldwide Services, Rockwell Collins, and DRS Network & Imaging Systems for various defense programs. The company has also manufactured parts for armored vehicles, satellite communications equipment, and other electronic components as a subcontractor to firms like Battelle Memorial Institute, Atlantic Diving Supply, L3 Technologies, and Sierra Nevada Corp. Notably, Ultralife does not operate under any set-aside provisions for these contracts.
Ultralife holds several key Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with federal agencies. With DLA Land and Maritime, the company operates under multiple IDCs valued at up to $14.4 million, $1.7 million, and $911,857 for various non-rechargeable batteries and related products. Another single-award IDC worth $9.9 million covers specific non-rechargeable battery models. The Naval Air Warfare Center has awarded Ultralife an IDC valued at nearly $10 million for universal vehicle adapters to support naval aviation platforms. Under the Army's PEO Soldier program, Ultralife participates in a $518 million multiple-award IDC for conformal wearable batteries to meet soldier power requirements. These IDCs facilitate the ongoing provision of batteries, chargers, power supplies, adapters, and related portable energy components to customer agencies across the Department of Defense, enabling Ultralife to consistently supply critical power solutions for a wide range of military applications.
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Not listed 2000 Technology Pkwy, Newark, NY 14513, USA
6/9/99 2/25/26 Navitas Advanced Solutions Group LLC
Navitas Advanced Solutions Group LLC (Navitas ASG) is a division of East Penn Manufacturing CO. that provides innovative energy storage products and systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.
Navitas ASG has received prime and sub federal contracts to supply conformal wearable batteries, lithium sulfur batteries, lithium ion batteries, battery components, battery testing, and related products and services. Major customers include the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and private defense contractors like Teledyne Scientific & Imaging and General Technical Services. Awards have supported programs for soldier power, directed energy weapons, electric aviation, and battery research. Some contracts were set aside for small businesses.
Through federal grants, Navitas ASG conducts research to develop new battery chemistries and manufacturing processes, including high energy lithium sulfur batteries and solvent-free electrode production. Funding has been provided by the Department of Energy's SBIR program and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Navitas ASG holds a multiple award IDIQ contract from the Army's PEO Soldier office for conformal wearable batteries to meet power requirements for individual soldiers. The contract has a potential value over $1 billion through 2024. An initial task order under this vehicle provides $3.385 million for battery testing through May 2023.
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Not listed 4880 Venture Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
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