Estimating the Cost of a Manufacturing Plant for LFP-Based Lithium-Ion Cells
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 5-B191-P-00160-00
- Agency
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Office of Science
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
Argonne National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking a comprehensive technical study to estimate the design and cost of establishing a large-scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the United States. The solicitation (RFP No 5-B191-P-00160-00) requires detailed cost estimates for three different plant production capacities: 5, 25, and 50 GWh per year, focusing on manufacturing cells with LFP and LMFP cathode active materials. The study must provide a thorough analysis of physical and chemical processing steps, including plant floor layout, equipment cost estimates, and process flows, with a preference for manufacturing techniques anticipated in the next five years. Proposals must be submitted by May 19, 2025, and the work will involve documenting manufacturing processes for pouch and prismatic cell formats intended for electric vehicle applications. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the complexity of the technical requirements suggests a comprehensive review of technical expertise, design depth, and economic feasibility.
The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside and is open to engineering services firms categorized under NAICS 541330. The place of performance is within the United States, with a focus on conceptualizing a domestic battery manufacturing infrastructure. While no specific award value is mentioned, the scope of work suggests a significant and complex research project requiring advanced engineering and economic modeling capabilities. The study will cover cell manufacturing steps, with materials to be purchased externally, and aims to provide Argonne with a detailed understanding of potential large-scale lithium-ion battery production facilities. The solicitation indicates a forward-looking approach, seeking insights into battery manufacturing technologies expected to be prevalent in the near future, which implies potential strategic implications for the U.S. clean energy and electric vehicle sectors.
Notice text
The objective of this requirement for a study is to estimate the design and cost of setting up and operating a large- scale plant in the United States to produce LIB using LFP and LFMP cathode active materials. Estimates for three plant sizes should be provided for 5, 25, and 50 GWh per year capacity plants. This work is expected to provide Argonne with a design of the physical and chemical processing steps necessary in the production of cells using LFP and LMFP cathode materials.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Addendum 2 and Acknowledgement for 5-B191-P-00160-00.doc | DOC document | |
| Addendum 1 to RFP No 5-B191-P-00160-00.doc | DOC document | |
| Argonne RFP No 5-B191-P-00160-00.zip | ZIP file |
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