21700 P50B Trigger Cells with Internal Short Circuit Devices

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for procuring 21700 Trigger Cells with Internal Short Circuit Devices. The agency intends to award a sole source contract directly to KULR TECHNOLOGY CORP in San Diego, California, under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC, with performance located at NASA Johnson Space Center, and falls under the NAICS Code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. This special notice is specifically seeking custom battery cells with advanced technical specifications for research and development purposes. The opportunity is being posted to determine potential competitive interest in the proposed sole source acquisition.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Cara Craft (Cara.s.craft@nasa.gov) by 1 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/24/2025. The Statement of Work requires the fabrication of 70 functional trigger cells using Molicel INR-18650-P50B cells with internal short circuit devices, targeting high energy density of >250 Wh/kg and >700 Wh/L. Technical requirements include a specific cell formation process, implantation of internal short circuit devices, and comprehensive testing protocols to demonstrate thermal runaway triggering effectiveness. The project timeline mandates cell delivery to NASA-Johnson Space Center within 3 months after contract start, with screening and testing results to be submitted at least 2 days prior to shipment. Oral communications are not acceptable, and the government will evaluate submissions solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, with the final decision remaining at their discretion.