Defense Production Act Title III High Performance Thermal Batteries Project | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III High Performance Thermal Batteries Project was a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) funding opportunity focused on strengthening the domestic industrial base for a specific type of thermal battery used in military weapons systems. Managed through the DPA Title III Program Office and AFRL's Manufacturing Technology Division (AFRL/RXM), the effort targeted cobalt disulfide (CoS2) thermal batteries, which are commonly used as reliable, long-shelf-life power sources in demanding environments such as smart missiles and precision-guided munitions. The central purpose was not only to advance the technical performance of these batteries, but also to improve the long-term business viability of a U.S.-based supplier so the Department of Defense can depend on an accessible domestic source for both current systems and next-generation designs.

From a program intent standpoint, the grant emphasized supply chain assurance and readiness rather than purely basic research. The government framed the need as maintaining continuous domestic access to CoS2 thermal battery production capability, which suggests concerns about fragility in the supplier base, risks associated with foreign sourcing, or the possibility that limited market demand could threaten a supplier's ability to stay in business without targeted investment. In practical terms, projects under this kind of DPA Title III initiative typically aim to reduce production risk, improve manufacturing processes, raise yields and consistency, increase capacity, qualify materials and processes to meet defense requirements, and ensure the supplier can sustain operations beyond the period of government funding.

Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary science and technology / research and development program under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800). The funding opportunity number was BAA 11 09 PKM, and the instrument types listed were cooperative agreement and grant, indicating the government anticipated an active involvement role consistent with a cooperative agreement approach (for example, regular technical interchange, milestone reviews, and coordinated project oversight). The posting and creation date were December 15, 2010, with an application closing date of January 31, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on March 2, 2011.

In terms of scale, the announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $2,710,000 and expected to make one award. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which generally lowers barriers for applicants and reflects the government's interest in accelerating progress in an area considered strategically important. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to any type of entity (such as private companies, universities, nonprofits, or other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility language that may have appeared in the full announcement. Given the stated objective of improving the business viability of a domestic supplier, the most natural fit would have been a U.S. manufacturer already involved in thermal battery production or a team that included such a manufacturer as a key participant.

The sponsoring agency was the Air Force Research Laboratory. For access issues or help with the full announcement, the point of contact provided was Laura McGoldrick, Agreements Negotiator, reachable by phone at 937-255-0405.

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