TSM Special Topic – USAF Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AFOEA): Advanced Energy Storage for Installation Resilience
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (DAF), Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AFOEA), in support of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), is seeking Advanced Energy Storage Technologies to enhance installation energy resilience and mission continuity. This Special Topic under the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace focuses on non-lithium, demonstration-ready solutions capable of supporting sustained operations during prolonged grid disruptions. Submissions are due by July 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Problem
DoD aims to achieve 99.9% energy resilience by 2030, necessitating a shift from diesel generators to diversified, onsite resilient energy solutions. AFOEA is specifically interested in advanced, non-lithium energy storage technologies (electrochemical, mechanical, thermal, hybrid) that are demonstration-ready within 12 months. These solutions should enable flexible deployment (behind-the-meter and/or in-front-of-the-meter) and leverage DoD installations or national labs as test beds.
Desired Solution Capabilities
Vendors should propose solutions that:
- Directly address the problem of improving installation energy resilience.
- Are non-lithium, demonstration-ready within 12 months, and offer flexible deployment.
- Provide long-duration energy resilience, moving away from lithium-based systems due to safety concerns.
- Focus on procuring energy services rather than asset ownership, with third-party financed, cost-effective approaches leveraging multiple revenue streams.
- Detail a preferred business model, potentially including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), demand response programs, or real estate leases.
Submission Process & Timeline
- Submission Period: June 4, 2026 – July 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Platform: Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace (refer to official Tradewinds Announcement v10.0).
- Submission Type: Select 'Special Topic Submission' and 'Advanced Energy Storage Special Topic'.
- Video Title: Must start with "AFOEA AE:".
- Assessment Period: July 6, 2026 – July 31, 2026.
- Notification: On or after July 31, 2026.
Evaluation & Potential Awards
Solutions will be assessed against the Tradewinds rubric (Appendix B) and rated 'Awardable' or 'Non-awardable'. Awardable solutions will be placed in the Marketplace for future procurement activities. Future awards, if any, may be made through prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 USC 4022 and/or contract. Placement in the Marketplace does not guarantee an award. All submission costs are the responsibility of the submitting entity.
Contact Information
- Primary: Travis Johnson (travis.johnson.61@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Dr. Richard Hartman (richard.t.hartman@usace.army.mil)