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How many contracts will be awarded?

The number of contracts depends on the number of proposals received and the available funding.

Is there a concept paper that should be submitted for these RFPIs before the full proposal stage or should all interested applicants just submit a full proposal by February 28th?

There is not a concept paper phase for these RFPIs. Interested applicants should submit their full proposal, including the Initial RFPI Proposal Forms. These forms can be accessed under the “Forms” section of the website, or by clicking the “Download Proposal Forms” button located under each RFPI.

Can we lead proposals for multiple distinct RFPIs? (eg. High Energy EV cells RFPI and Electrolytes RFPI).

USABC has previously funded two programs with the same company at the same time, but there is a high bar to pass to demonstrate that the work being performed is not duplicative, and that there are sufficient resources at the company to support multiple programs.

Can we be a partner in multiple RFPIs in the same category (eg. 2 distinct proposals for the EV Cell RFPI) if we are not the lead for that proposal? (our efforts would not be duplicative as each cell chemistry needs a specific electrolyte formulation)

USABC has previously funded two programs with the same company at the same time, but there is a high bar to pass to demonstrate that the work being performed is not duplicative, and that there are sufficient resources at the company to support multiple programs.

Fabricators are asked to provide a minimum of 32 sample cells made using “commercially available materials.” Is the choice of materials left up to the fabricator or do they need to be approved or selected by the USABC?

As outlined in the RFPI document Section 3.2, we kindly ask the Fabricator to provide details regarding the cells they are capable of manufacturing. Based on this information, USABC will select cells within the Fabricator’s capabilities (cell chemistry, format, size, capacity, etc.) and request their fabrication. Once the cell chemistry is determined, the selection of commercially available materials may be made by the Fabricator based on prior experience; however, this can be further discussed when USABC places the cell request.

How are proposals evaluated?

All responses will be considered by representatives of the Members and will be ranked in order of merit.

How will applicants be notified if their proposal was accepted for further consideration?

All applicants will be notified by email to indicate if a proposal is accepted or declined. Proposals not selected for further consideration will receive a notification with a brief reason.