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Government Requirement for Advanced Power and Energy (GRAPE)

Solicitation numberFA8650-18-S-5008

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL

NAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)PSC AG14 · Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; R&D Administrative Expenses
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Response deadlineDec 31, 2027, 5:00 PM UTC
Deadline status484 days remaining
PostedAug 26, 2025
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceWPAFB, OH, Dayton, OH, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This is an Open ARA announcement seeking white papers related to the AFRL Energy Office's mission to advance energy science and technology for the Department of Air Force. Proposed solutions should be innovative and aim to improve national defense capabilities by addressing resource vulnerabilities. [1]

Key points

  • Schedule is 60 months, including 57 months of technical effort. [2]
  • TRL will not be used as an evaluation factor for award decision. [3]

Watch items

  • Place of performance is WPAFB, OH, Dayton, OH, USA. [4]
  • Responses are due by December 31, 2027. [4]

Sources

  1. FA8650-18-S-5008-ARA.pdfAssociate Contractor Agreements: Associate Contractor Agreements (ACAs) are agreements between contractors working on Government contracts that specify requirements for them to share information, data, technical knowledge, expertise, or resources.
  2. 18S5008_GRAPE+Call+0003.pdfSchedule: 60 months. (57 month Technical Effort and 3 months for final reports) 6.
  3. GRAPE+CALL+003+AMD+01_QandA.pdfTechnology Readiness Level (TRL) Impact on Evaluation TRL will not be used as an evaluation factor for decision for award.
  4. Official SAM.gov noticePlace of performance: WPAFB, OH, Dayton, OH, USA

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Associate Contractor Agreements: Associate Contractor Agreements (ACAs) are agreements between contractors working on Government contracts that specify requirements for them to share information, data, technical knowledge, expertise, or resources.

[1] FA8650-18-S-5008-ARA.pdf

Submission

Science & Technology (S&T) Program Protection: Offerors that are submitting PROPOSAL RESPONSES ONLY (Not required for submission of white papers) shall submit as a part of the proposal submission 1.) a completed Standard Form (SF) 424, Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form for all Senior/Key Personnel proposed; and 2.) A Completed Security Program Questionnaire.

[1] FA8650-18-S-5008_Amend+5_final.pdf

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Notice information

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This is an Open ARA announcement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023 Procurement for Experimental Purposes. AFRL is interested in receiving white papers related to the AFRL Energy Office's mission to lead the discovery, development, delivery, and integration of energy science, technology, and innovation. The AFRL Energy Office's intent is to decouple mission effectiveness from energy, water, and other resource and supply chain vulnerabilities through the identification, development, and demonstration of critical technologies for the Department of Air Force (DAF). Proposed solutions should be innovative and substantially improve national defense capabilities. While the Government describes discrete topic areas below, it also anticipates that certain comprehensive technology solutions, processes, methodologies, and prototypes may require multidisciplinary approaches that address two or more topic areas. The topic areas covered under this announcement may be used in any combination. The Government reserves the right to add, delete or modify the topic areas as necessary.

What changed

Aug 26, 2025 · 1 field changed
DocumentsNot previously reported24
Aug 25, 2025 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThis effort is needed to maximize the ability of DAF installations to achieve mission assurance through energy assurance by adding Large Capacity Energy Storage. The focus of this program is to research and demonstrate the integration of new installation energy technologies that can be demonstrated at a DAF location to provide increased operational resilience. Due to the austere location of the installation, new technology would need to operate in extreme low temperatures of -60°F. Large Capacity Energy Storage offers many economic and operational benefits, such as improved power quality and stability, and reduced dependence on generators, and reduce the logistics required to bring in fuel for generators.This is an Open ARA announcement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023 Procurement for Experimental Purposes. AFRL is interested in receiving white papers related to the AFRL Energy Office's mission to lead the discovery, development, delivery, and integration of energy science, technology, and innovation. The AFRL Energy Office's intent is to decouple mission effectiveness from energy, water, and other resource and supply chain vulnerabilities through the identification, development, and demonstration of critical technologies for the Department of Air Force (DAF). Proposed solutions should be innovative and substantially improve national defense capabilities. While the Government describes discrete topic areas below, it also anticipates that certain comprehensive technology solutions, processes, methodologies, and prototypes may require multidisciplinary approaches that address two or more topic areas. The topic areas covered under this announcement may be used in any combination. The Government reserves the right to add, delete or modify the topic areas as necessary.
Aug 25, 2025 · 2 fields changed
Response deadline2025-07-28T16:00:00+00:002027-12-31T17:00:00+00:00
Archive date2025-07-292027-12-31
May 28, 2025 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2024-07-09T19:00:00+00:002025-07-28T16:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-05-022025-07-29
DescriptionTo employ new battery-based electric flightline support equipment and vehicles, charging infrastructure must be installed. A Phase 1 Flightline Electrification Charging Infrastructure Study was conducted at Holloman AFB and Robins AFB to prepare the government for a Phase 2 Demonstration at these sites. The purpose of the Phase 2 Demonstration effort is to install charging infrastructure and conduct a demonstration at these sites to define charging standards, operational approaches, technologies, and risks. This learning will enable a smoother and faster transition to a future Phase 3 wide-spread implementation effort.This effort is needed to maximize the ability of DAF installations to achieve mission assurance through energy assurance by adding Large Capacity Energy Storage. The focus of this program is to research and demonstrate the integration of new installation energy technologies that can be demonstrated at a DAF location to provide increased operational resilience. Due to the austere location of the installation, new technology would need to operate in extreme low temperatures of -60°F. Large Capacity Energy Storage offers many economic and operational benefits, such as improved power quality and stability, and reduced dependence on generators, and reduce the logistics required to bring in fuel for generators.
Aug 27, 2024 · 1 field changed
Archive date2024-07-242026-05-02
May 27, 2024 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-05-02T20:00:00+00:002024-07-09T19:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-05-172024-07-24
DescriptionAmendment 4 to original ARA announcementTo employ new battery-based electric flightline support equipment and vehicles, charging infrastructure must be installed. A Phase 1 Flightline Electrification Charging Infrastructure Study was conducted at Holloman AFB and Robins AFB to prepare the government for a Phase 2 Demonstration at these sites. The purpose of the Phase 2 Demonstration effort is to install charging infrastructure and conduct a demonstration at these sites to define charging standards, operational approaches, technologies, and risks. This learning will enable a smoother and faster transition to a future Phase 3 wide-spread implementation effort.
Sep 11, 2023 · 1 field changed
Archive date2026-06-012026-05-17
Mar 24, 2022 · 1 field changed
Archive date2026-05-172026-06-01
Nov 10, 2021 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2023-05-02T20:00:00+00:002026-05-02T20:00:00+00:00
Archive date2023-05-172026-05-17
DescriptionAmendment 3 to original ARA announcementAmendment 4 to original ARA announcement

Notice history

  • Presolicitation · LatestPosted Aug 26, 2025 · response deadline Dec 31, 2027, 5:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Aug 25, 2025 · response deadline Dec 31, 2027, 5:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Aug 25, 2025 · response deadline Dec 31, 2027, 5:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Aug 25, 2025 · response deadline Dec 31, 2027, 5:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jul 24, 2025 · response deadline Jul 28, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jul 2, 2025 · response deadline Jul 28, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jun 16, 2025 · response deadline Jul 28, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted May 28, 2025 · response deadline Jul 28, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Aug 27, 2024 · response deadline Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jun 14, 2024 · response deadline Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jun 10, 2024 · response deadline Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jun 5, 2024 · response deadline Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted May 29, 2024 · response deadline Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted May 28, 2024 · response deadline Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted May 28, 2024 · response deadline Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted May 27, 2024 · response deadline Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Sep 11, 2023 · response deadline May 2, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Mar 24, 2022 · response deadline May 2, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Nov 10, 2021 · response deadline May 2, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jul 8, 2020 · response deadline May 2, 2023, 8:00 PM UTC

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