Advanced energy storage systems

Added: Oct 16, 2014 11:05 am The Government plans to conduct a phased acquisition involving a progressive competitive down-selection process (see 1817.7301-5). Competition for subsequent phases will build on the results of the previous phases. Phase I will constitute the Component Test and Analysis Phase with an expected duration of up to 8 months. Phase II is envisioned as the Engineering Development Unit (EDU) Hardware Phase with an expected duration of up to 12 months, and Phase III would follow as the Prototype Hardware Phase with an expected duration of up to 15 months.

The award criteria for subsequent phases will include demonstrated completion of specified previous phase requirements. The Government expects that only the initial phase contractors will be capable of successfully competing for the subsequent phase(s). Proposals for the subsequent phase(s) will be requested from these contractors. The Government does not intend to issue a new, formal solicitation for subsequent phases(s). Request letters will be issued for each subsequent phase to provide guidance on proposal content and evaluation criteria. Each subsequent phase will be synopsized. Notwithstanding the expectation that only the initial phase contractors will be capable of successfully competing for the subsequent phase(s), proposals from all responsible sources submitted by the specified due date will be considered. In order to contend for subsequent phase awards, however, such prospective offerors must demonstrate a design maturity equivalent to that of the prior phase contractors. Failure to fully and completely demonstrate the appropriate level of design maturity may render the proposal unacceptable with no further consideration for contract award.

STMDs Game Changing Development (GCD) Program focuses on maturing advanced space technologies that may lead to entirely new approaches for the Agencys future space missions across the mid-technology readiness levels (TRL), namely TRL 3-5. Appendix NNH14ZOA001N-14GCD-C1 seeks proposals for the development of transformational energy storage technologies that will enable space exploration. To achieve these long-term objectives, this Appendix aims to maximize specific energy while maintaining design approaches that also maximize safety, reliability, and cycle life. It is anticipated that the core technologies developed under this Appendix will advance energy storage for a broad user base.