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Phase I close date: April 30, 2026. Phase I awards up to $250K for 6 months. SBIR reauthorized through 2031 (S. 3971).
Army SBIR Topic A254-P050: Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that funds Phase I small business research into lithium-ion 6T battery innovations for military applications. MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries are critical to reducing military fuel consumption through mild hybridization and silent-watch operations, offering reduced weight, higher energy density, and extended cycle life.
This open topic accepts proposals addressing technical challenges such as power beaming, wireless trickle charging, battery management systems, and related innovations. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based for-profit small businesses. Awards range from $150,000 to $1,100,000 across Phase I and II.
The deadline was March 18, 2026, subject to extension pending congressional SBIR reauthorization.
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Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic – Army SBIR|STTR Program Energy Resiliency, Army SBIR | Army STTR, Phase I Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic Congressional authorization of the SBIR and STTR programs is set to expire on September 30, 2025. Due to the absence of congressional reauthorization of the programs as of September 23,2025, the pre-release period for SBIR BAA 25. 4 Release 12 & STTR BAA 25.
D Release 12 will be extended and topics will not open on September 24, 2025, as originally scheduled. The Department of War anticipates the 25. 4 and 25.
D Release 12 topics will open on the first Wednesday following the program reauthorization, with the closing dates extended accordingly to maintain a four-week open period for proposal submissions. MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries are a critical enabler to military fuel usage reduction through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while providing reduced weight, increase energy density, and extended cycle life.
The purpose of the Li-ion 6T Batteries Focused Open Topic is to bring potentially valuable small business innovations to the Army to address needs related to the Li-ion 6T battery and create an opportunity to expand the relevance of the Army SBIR|STTR Program to firms who do not normally compete for SBIR or STTR awards.
This open topic will only accept Phase I submissions addressing one or more of the following technical challenges: Power beaming or wireless power devices for trickle charging large amounts of MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries to preset States of Charge (SOC) in aggregated storage conditions (ex: ship, warehouse, etc.), ideally within their original packaging (receivers integrated into the Li-ion 6T Battery Management System and case) Advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials which can be inserted into a MIL-PRF-32565 case, without a change of the cells or cell chemistry, to reduce the response of a pack which would produce fire/flame down to smoke only on abuse (materials should not impact the 6T’s ability to meet minimum MIL-PRF-32565 performance requirements) Advanced battery maintenance devices and tools which can support the maintenance of MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries through fully automated battery maintenance/repair functions (artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.) along with advanced prognostics & diagnostics (CAN bus tools, advanced sensors, etc.) Compact external devices capable of safely combining multiple MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries of various ages, vendors, capacities, and chemistries in series and parallel to allow function on bus voltages more than 28 VDC (minimum 48VDC bus support) This open topic is for Phase I submission only.
The Department of the Army will accept Phase I proposals for the cost of up to $250,000 for a 6-month period of performance. A feasibility study to demonstrate the technical and commercial practicality of the concept to include an assessment of its technical readiness and potential applicability to military and commercial markets. Produce prototype solutions that will be practical and feasible to operate in military environments.
Companies will provide a technology transition and commercialization plan for DOD and commercial markets. Companies will test prototype solutions against relevant MIL-PRF-32565 requirements. Companies will also ensure compatibility with and develop non-proprietary interface requirements for use of the technologies with or within Gen 3 Li-ion 6T based batteries.
The Army will evaluate each product in a realistic field environment and provide solutions to stakeholders for further evaluation of the technology against MIL-PRF-32565 requirements. Based on these evaluations, companies will be requested to update the previously delivered prototypes to meet final design configuration.
Advanced power beaming or wireless trickle charging devices can be used to support maintenance of commercial Li-ion batteries in aggregated storage The transportation industry can utilize advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating technologies inside battery packs within electric vehicles .
Batteries leveraging higher energy density cells but with increased safety can enable longer driving ranges with reduced risks of fires in vehicle accidents.
Advanced battery maintenance devices and tools can support the maintenance of commercial-automotive, Class 8 truck, and heavy industrial vehicle batteries Devices to combine Li-ion batteries of various ages, vendors, and chemistries for use on higher bus voltages can support 48-VDC bus architectures on Class 8 trucks, heavy industrial, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Battery monitoring systems are essential in electric vehicles to ensure optimal performance, safety, and longevity of the high-capacity battery packs. Logistics operations, warehouses, and fulfillment centers increasingly rely on wireless charging for forklifts, industrial trucks, and other material handling equipment. Submit full proposals via the DSIP Portal .
For assistance, contact the SBIR|STTR Help Desk at usarmy. sbirsttr@army. mil .
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ident_number=35978 KEYWORDS: Batteries; MIL-PRF-32565; Li-ion; 6T; Portable; Diagnostics; CAN; BMS; Maintenance; Power Beaming; Wireless Charging; 48-VDC; Series; Thermal Runaway; Safety; Energy Resiliency Congressional authorization of the SBIR and STTR programs is set to expire on September 30, 2025. Due to the absence of congressional reauthorization of the programs as of September 23,2025, the pre-release period for SBIR BAA 25.
4 Release 12 & STTR BAA 25. D Release 12 will be extended and topics will not open on September 24, 2025, as originally scheduled. The Department of War anticipates the 25.
4 and 25. D Release 12 topics will open on the first Wednesday following the program reauthorization, with the closing dates extended accordingly to maintain a four-week open period for proposal submissions. MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries are a critical enabler to military fuel usage reduction through mild hybridization and silent-watch, while providing reduced weight, increase energy density, and extended cycle life.
The purpose of the Li-ion 6T Batteries Focused Open Topic is to bring potentially valuable small business innovations to the Army to address needs related to the Li-ion 6T battery and create an opportunity to expand the relevance of the Army SBIR|STTR Program to firms who do not normally compete for SBIR or STTR awards.
This open topic will only accept Phase I submissions addressing one or more of the following technical challenges: Power beaming or wireless power devices for trickle charging large amounts of MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries to preset States of Charge (SOC) in aggregated storage conditions (ex: ship, warehouse, etc.), ideally within their original packaging (receivers integrated into the Li-ion 6T Battery Management System and case) Advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating materials which can be inserted into a MIL-PRF-32565 case, without a change of the cells or cell chemistry, to reduce the response of a pack which would produce fire/flame down to smoke only on abuse (materials should not impact the 6T’s ability to meet minimum MIL-PRF-32565 performance requirements) Advanced battery maintenance devices and tools which can support the maintenance of MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries through fully automated battery maintenance/repair functions (artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.) along with advanced prognostics & diagnostics (CAN bus tools, advanced sensors, etc.) Compact external devices capable of safely combining multiple MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T batteries of various ages, vendors, capacities, and chemistries in series and parallel to allow function on bus voltages more than 28 VDC (minimum 48VDC bus support) This open topic is for Phase I submission only.
The Department of the Army will accept Phase I proposals for the cost of up to $250,000 for a 6-month period of performance. A feasibility study to demonstrate the technical and commercial practicality of the concept to include an assessment of its technical readiness and potential applicability to military and commercial markets. Produce prototype solutions that will be practical and feasible to operate in military environments.
Companies will provide a technology transition and commercialization plan for DOD and commercial markets. Companies will test prototype solutions against relevant MIL-PRF-32565 requirements. Companies will also ensure compatibility with and develop non-proprietary interface requirements for use of the technologies with or within Gen 3 Li-ion 6T based batteries.
The Army will evaluate each product in a realistic field environment and provide solutions to stakeholders for further evaluation of the technology against MIL-PRF-32565 requirements. Based on these evaluations, companies will be requested to update the previously delivered prototypes to meet final design configuration.
Advanced power beaming or wireless trickle charging devices can be used to support maintenance of commercial Li-ion batteries in aggregated storage The transportation industry can utilize advanced thermal runaway and fire mitigating technologies inside battery packs within electric vehicles .
Batteries leveraging higher energy density cells but with increased safety can enable longer driving ranges with reduced risks of fires in vehicle accidents.
Advanced battery maintenance devices and tools can support the maintenance of commercial-automotive, Class 8 truck, and heavy industrial vehicle batteries Devices to combine Li-ion batteries of various ages, vendors, and chemistries for use on higher bus voltages can support 48-VDC bus architectures on Class 8 trucks, heavy industrial, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Battery monitoring systems are essential in electric vehicles to ensure optimal performance, safety, and longevity of the high-capacity battery packs. Logistics operations, warehouses, and fulfillment centers increasingly rely on wireless charging for forklifts, industrial trucks, and other material handling equipment. Submit full proposals via the DSIP Portal .
For assistance, contact the SBIR|STTR Help Desk at usarmy. sbirsttr@army. mil .
https://quicksearch. dla. mil/qsDocDetails.
aspx? ident_number=281967 https://quicksearch. dla.
mil/qsDocDetails. aspx? ident_number=36186 https://quicksearch.
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ident_number=35978 KEYWORDS: Batteries; MIL-PRF-32565; Li-ion; 6T; Portable; Diagnostics; CAN; BMS; Maintenance; Power Beaming; Wireless Charging; 48-VDC; Series; Thermal Runaway; Safety; Energy Resiliency Li-ion 6T Battery Focused Open Topic Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology ASA(ALT) releases contract opportunities on an ad-hoc basis to meet Army research and development needs.
Army Futures Command (AFC) releases topics during three specific solicitation periods throughout the fiscal year to address the Army’s current and anticipated war-fighting technology needs. Army STTR follows AFC’s topic release schedule but partners with a university, federally funded research and development center, or a qualified non-profit research institution as part of their contract.
Is the opportunity to establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of your proposed innovation. Is focused on the development, demonstration and delivery of your innovation from Phase I. Represents the commercialization phase of the program in which the company can market their products or services developed in Phase II, either to the government or in the commercial sector.
Allows small businesses to submit to Direct to Phase II applications if they performed the Phase I research through other funding sources. Provides funding to projects that require additional funding during their open Phase II contract. A Phase II Awardee may receive one additional, sequential Phase II award to continue the work of an initial Phase II award.
The sequential Phase II award has the same guideline amounts and limits as an initial Phase II award.
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (supply chain management, logistics coordination, target identifications and simulation) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (additive manufacturing) Autonomy (unmanned systems, drones, ground vehicle capabilities) Chemical and Biological (detection, defense) Cyber (biometric authentication, secure communications) Electronics (microelectronics, Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)) Electronic Warfare (jamming, spoofing) Human Performance (wearables) Immersive (augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality) Network Technologies (antennas, radio frequency, communications systems) Position, Navigation, and Timing (GPS) Power (batteries, generators) Software Modernization (high performance computing, data management and visualization) Sensors (infrared sensing) Weapons Systems (hypersonics, munitions and projectiles, directed energy)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses eligible for SBIR/STTR program Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $250K (Phase I) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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DoD SBIR 2026.2/STTR 2026.B Phase I is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). This grant supports U. S. -based for-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees seeking to develop innovative technologies relevant to national defense. Phase I awards are for feasibility research with a path to Phase II development and commercialization.
Department of Defense SBIR 2026.2 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense that funds small business R&D projects addressing critical defense technology challenges through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The 2026.2 cycle includes topics from Army and Navy components with particular focus on advanced materials and protective equipment, including lightweight ballistic materials and shield innovations for personal and vehicle protection. Awards range from $250,000 to $1,700,000 depending on phase. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.