13 days agoWar Department Plans State-Hosted Competition for 30-Day Off-Grid Military Base
The Department of War is developing a military installation concept designed to operate independently for 30 days, combining microgrids, a small nuclear reactor, air-gapped networks, and closed-loop water systems. A state-hosted competition could create opportunities for integrated teams and specialist subcontractors, but no solicitation, schedule, budget, or engagement instructions have been released.
18 days agoAFWERX Selects Geminus for AI Microgrid Modeling SBIR
AFWERX selected Geminus for a Small Business Innovation Research Phase I contract to develop physics-informed AI and digital-twin software for managing microgrids at deployed Air Force sites. The effort will model diesel generation, lithium-ion batteries, and changing electrical loads, with a possible follow-on pilot but no announced contract value or schedule.
158 days agoUSACE Huntsville Center Prioritizes Energy Resilience Through ERCIP Initiatives
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advancing the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) in FY 2026 to boost energy and water resilience at Army installations. This represents key opportunities for contractors to engage in energy infrastructure modernization and innovative microgrid solutions.