Made in the US Batteries

Capability Statement

Develops, manufactures, and sells high-performance made-in-USA advanced Li-S batteries.

  •  Research and development of advanced energy storage systems

  • Systems-based approaches for low-cost and eco-friendly materials development and manufacturing processes to ensure competitive US manufacturing

  • Project management and strategic partnerships to create superior solutions to defense and industry energy storage-related challenges through collaborations

  • Engineering and manufacturing of energy storage systems.

Past Performance

US Air Force (AFWERX SBIR 1 & 2): High Discharge Power Capacity Lithium-Sulfur Batteries for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Electric Vertical Take-Off & Landing (EVTOL); Awarded: 07/2024; Contract #: FA864924P0614; TPOC: Joseph Teague; Email: joseph.teague@us.af.mil

US Space Force SBIR 1: Holistic mitigation of polysulfide shuttling effect for high-density 18650 Li-S batteries; Awarded: 09/2024; Contract #: FA254124CB036; TPOC: Daniel Romm; Email: daniel.romm.1@spaceforce.mil

National Science Foundation STTR 1 & 2: Advanced Li-S Battery Systems for Unmanned Air Vehicles; Awarded 09/2021; Award # 2111634; Program Director: Dr. Anna Brady-Estevez; Email: abrady@nsf.gov

Company Data

Valgotech was incorporated in 2018. The company leverages strategic partnerships, consultants, and in-house R&D facilities to amplify the impact of its small team. The company has been awarded contracts, grants, and investments totaling about $3 million for the development and commercialization of its Li-S batteries.

Differentiators

  • Made-in-USA advanced Li-S batteries.

  • Utilize local, abundant, and eco-friendly cathode materials to eliminate supply chain challenges & dependence on foreign-sourced batteries and battery materials.

  • Ensures low-cost manufacturing in the USA by eliminating the use of toxic & expensive NMP solvent, thereby achieving 40-60% cost reduction in battery manufacturing.

  • Our Li-S batteries can operate at low temperatures (-40 oC) and relatively high temperatures (60 oC).

  • Achieved 40% decrease in battery weight compared to Lipo batteries, resulting in longer flight time (30-50%) and larger payload for autonomous vehicles and satellites.

  • Reduced battery weight reduces personal power battery load and injury for warfighters.

List of Specific Pertinent Codes and Data

  • UEI: CUN5FUW97QC4

  • CAGE Code: 860Z5

  • NAICS and Product and Service Codes:              335910-Primary, 541715, 541330

  • NIGP for state and local agencies (as applicable)

  • Socio-economic certifications: 8(a) -in process; Certified small business

  • Accept Credit and Purchase Cards

  • GSA Schedule Contract Number(s) and SINs

  • Other federal contract vehicles