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Weapons Electrical Power and Battery S&T Industry Day

March 24 @ 8:00 am - March 26 @ 5:00 pm

Important Update – Conference Fee & Registration

Due to overwhelming interest, a $75 conference fee is now required for Industry Day participants. Please review the Important Dates & Submission Details below.

This webpage provides an overview of the Weapons Electrical Power and Battery S&T Industry Day and is intended for awareness only. Participation and submissions are governed by the official RFI: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e53d12272204ed78971736e61544992/view .

Overview

Doolittle, in partnership with AFRL and AFLCMC, are seeking participation from industry, academia, and small businesses in a Science & Technology (S&T) Industry Day focused on advanced weapon power sources and battery technologies. The event will highlight emerging capabilities, explore solutions that enhance system performance through improved electrical power, and provide opportunities for collaboration with government stakeholders.

Technical Focus Areas

The Government is particularly interested in technologies across the following focus areas:

  • Battery Technologies: High-energy density, high-power density, safe and reliable, extreme environment, long shelf-life
  • Power Systems & Management: Advanced power management systems, alternative power sources, novel power sources and multifunctional structures
  • Testing & Engineering: Test & evaluation, advanced test, evaluation, and digital engineering
  • Standards & Industrial Base: Standardization and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), securing the domestic industrial base

For the complete list of technical focus areas and requirements, please refer to the official RFI.

Who Should Attend

The Industry Day is open to U.S.-based:

  • Small businesses/ Industry partners
  • Academic institutions
  • UARCs, FFRDCs, and national laboratories

Organizations developing technologies that can be matured to TRL 6 within 3–5 years, or technologies with potential for significant impact within a 5–10-year timeframe, are encouraged to participate.

Industry Day Details

  • Event Dates: 24–26 March 2026
  • Security: Hosted up to SECRET level (clearance not required for general participation)
  • Schedule & Locations:
      • Days 1–2 – Presentations
        • Location: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, Fort Walton Beach, Florida
        • Open forum and non-proprietary presentations
      • Day 3 – One-on-Ones / Collaboration
        • Location: Doolittle Institute, Niceville, Florida
        • Government/industry one-on-one sessions
        • Collaboration space for technical exchange and partnership development

Important Dates & Submission Details

Participation and presentation opportunities are governed by the official RFI: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e53d12272204ed78971736e61544992/view

  • Intent to present: 13 February 2026
  • One-page capability summary: 26 February 2026
  • Presenter notifications: By 6 March 2026
  • Industry Day Registration Closes: 16 March 2026, 1700 CST

Conference Fee Payment ($75): Due 16 March 2026, 1700 CST

A $75 conference fee is required for all Industry Day participants. Registration and payment are managed separately. Payment is required to confirm attendance.

➡️Pay Conference Fee via Eventbrite 

Presenter submissions are closed. Registration for general attendance is open through 16 March 2026.

➡️ General Attendance Registration

Points of Contact:

For technical questions or questions about the RFI, please contact –
Kevin Rooney – kevin.rooney@us.af.mil
Scott Conrad – scott.conrad.2@us.af.mil

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