TURNAROUND FACTOR, INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: DLA161-001
TURNAROUND FACTOR, INC. — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Defense.
Phase II SBIR prototype / development signal
- Phase II is where Department of Defense funds deeper R&D after feasibility. Incumbents with Phase II history are serious competitors on adjacent topics.
- Use this award as past-performance context and to map customer organizations for STRATFI/TACFI-style transition planning.
- At $1,799,966, this is a large obligation for typical SBIR Phase sizing — worth reviewing for scope breadth and teaming opportunity.
- Topic code DLA161-001 links this award to a solicitation family — search the same topic stem for incumbents and recompete timing.
- Amount
- $1,799,966
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase II
- Topic
- DLA161-001
- Solicitation
- 16.1
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- VA
- Period
- 2020-12-15 → 2024-03-14
Description
The standardized, modular concept developed by TAF will be implemented for the BB-2590 under the proposed Phase II effort. Phase I prototyped the technology using PRC-148/152 battery packs. TAF’s technology allows the cells of the battery pack to be separated from the military-specific cases. This creates a shelf-stable case and dramatic increases in surge capability. Using COTS 18650 cells decreases pack lifecycle cost, speeds fielding new cell technology, and adds new capabilities. The BB-2590 is used in a variety of military applications. A full development cycle and engineering test process will be conducted to start low-rate initial production of a BB-2590, based on TAF’s technology, ready for FAT. The substantial sustainment savings will readily result in positive ROI in 3-5 years while providing additional supply chain benefits. TAF’s existing modular battery technology is at TRL4 with prototypes fabricated and tested in a laboratory environment. This effort will advance the technology in the BB-2590 to TRL 6 (Threshold), TRL 7 (Objective) to the point that the battery packs can be procured by DLA under a contract. This technology is a leap forward in battery manufacturing, allowing Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to deliver significant cost reductions for its battery acquisition program.