MODIFICATION
A -- Solid Hydrogen Storage Broad Agency Announcement N00164-07-R-6967 Questions and Answers
- Notice Date
- 3/14/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- N00164 300 Highway 361, Building 64 Crane, IN
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0016407R6967
- Response Due
- 3/22/2007
- Point of Contact
- Contracting: J.D. Martin, NSWC Crane, Code 0564, e-mail LogR&D@navy.mil, 812-854-3723. Technical: Ken Burt, NSWC CRANE, Code 609, email LogR&D@navy.mil , 812-854-2139.
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- Description
- Solid Hydrogen Storage Broad Agency Announcement N00164-07-R-6967 Questions and Answers NOTE: This document is identified as Amendment 0001 to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00164-07-R-6967. Q1: Is chemical storage of H2 an acceptable option, or is it limited to reversible adsorption systems? A: Concept 1 applies only to reversible adsorbent type materials. Chemical hydrogen storage that is regenerated off-board would not be included. For concept 2, chemical storage is not excluded, however, reversible solid-state systems are preferred. Q2: Can the sub-scale prototypes include H2 chemical storage designed for off-board recharge? A: See answer to Q1. Q3: Can the operating conditions, contaminants, etc. be better described in the BAA to allow a viable match of technologies? A: The systems described in this BAA are intended primarily for fuel cell use. Guidelines are being developed for specific contaminants and concentration levels for fuel cell tolerance (such as ammonia, sulfur-based materials, etc.). While these guidelines are evolving, examples of contaminant specifications can be seen in the Appendix on Hydrogen Quality at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/mypp/" As described in the BAA, applicants are required to evaluate and document operability over a range of temperature conditions. Q4: Can DOD applications be described better to ensure the breadth of the technology proposed? A: Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are being considered for a variety of DOD applications such as (but not limited to) UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UUVs (unmanned underwater vehicles), man-portable power, vehicle and stationary power. However, at the current time, no specific end-use application has been determined. Q5: Is this opportunity appropriate for University research teams or just companies? A: University research teams may apply. Q6: Are government entities eligible to participate in the BAA? May we work as subcontractors on a project? A: A prime contractor may submit a proposal that identifies areas of the effort that government subcontractor would support. The proposal would need to define the tasking and cost related to the government subcontractor?s support. In the event the prime?s proposal was selected for award, the government subcontractor?s participation would not be as a subcontractor to the prime or through the prime?s contract but would be defined in a Government to Government agreement between NSWC Crane and the government subcontractor. Q7: Can you propose chemical hydride based systems (primary storage systems) under concept #2 of BAA? A: See answer to Q1. Q8: What is/are the applications intended for the technology? A: See answer to Q4. Q9: What power level prototype can be delivered for Concept #2? Could it be for a 5 or 10 W prototype? A: While the BAA specifies that discharge rates are needed to power a fuel cell stack between 0.5 kW to up to 5 kW (peak power), applicants may propose systems for 50 W or higher (up to 5 kW). At the current time, prototypes that are only capable of discharge rates capable of supporting fuel cell stacks of 5 or 10 W are not desired. Q10: Are non-US partners allowed? A: The BAA does not exclude non-U.S. partners. However, other Government regulations, including but not limited to part 25 of the FAR and part 225 of the DFARS, may limit participation by some non-US partners. Q11: Is information from the proposal disclosed outside of the selection process? A: No. Q12: What are the guidelines for proposal submittal? A: The guidelines for submittal of a proposal are contained in the BAA. Major elements include: ? Due date: 22 March 2007 ? Proposal (two parts) : Technical Proposal (limited to 20 pages) and Cost Proposal ? Submission: via email to LogR&D@navy.mil Q13: Is there any benefit for universities teaming with industry? A: Teaming is not required to respond to the BAA. Each proposer must determine if teaming benefits the qualifications, capabilities and experience of their proposal. Q14: When do you anticipate funding to be available to begin work? A: Funding for the project is in place at NSWC Crane and will be placed on contract when award is made. Q15: The BAA mentions ?adsorption? energy scales of 5kJ/mol and temperature ranges including 77K; does this mean you are looking for adsorption in metal oxide frameworks [MOFs] or are suitable complex metal hydrides acceptable? (eg 1 to 100 bar H2 and 1 to 100 Deg C for the adsorption/desorption range) A: The BAA is not restricted to only MOFs. Suitable complex metal hydrides are allowed. All storage materials must comply with the specifications in the BAA to be considered. Q16: What specifically is the deliverable? Only screening capability or ability to provide novel materials to screen? (i.e., do you want a machine to screen or a material with a suitable weight %) A: [Under concept one] Proposer shall develop screening processes and techniques as per BAA. The deliverables shall be the documentation of the screening process and a demonstration of the ability to reproducibly screen a minimum of 10 solid state material adsorbents per run. Q17: There seems to be a large emphasis on reversible hydrogen storage. Are those the technologies that this BAA favors? A: See answer to Q1 Q18: Concerning the acceptable power range, can the proposal target a smaller vehicular application, for example a UAV power source at about 100 W? A: See answers to Q4 and Q9 Q19: We would like to know how many awards you anticipate making under this BAA. A: The BAA states: ?Multiple awards are anticipated. The funding allocated to this program for all awards is planned at $1,500,000 for 2007 with any additional funding subject to appropriations. Awards are expected to be between $300,000 and $400,000.? The actual number of awards will depend on the quality and size of the proposals we receive. Q 20: Will you include chemical hydrides in both categories of this solicitation? A: See Answer to Q1 Q21: Can you please explain what is meant by "increasing the hydrogen adsorption energy above the typical 5 kJ/mol for such materials" -- this is mentioned in the Concept area # 1 description? A: Hydrogen adsorption energies for typical materials that adsorb hydrogen at low temperatures (eg, 77 K) are roughly 5 kJ/mol. In order to store hydrogen closer to room temperature, hydrogen adsorption energies must be increased above 5 kJ/mol. This would permit stronger "binding" or adsorption of hydrogen to solid-state adsorbent type materials.
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