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Solid-State Energy Conversion from Heat to Electricity Request for Information (RFI)

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

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Contract Details

Solicitation number
DARPA-SS-27-01
Notice ID
sam-opportunity-3a09d49927dc45608a95b2b7182f8713
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Agency
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Posted Date
Friday, October 23, 2026
Response Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
NAICS Code
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AC11
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Status
Active
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Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is requesting information on the current state of the art and technological limitations of solid-state direct thermal-to-electric energy conversion technologies. We define solid state energy conversion as systems that convert a temperature differential directly into electrical energy without utilizing mechanical moving parts (e.g., pistons, turbines, or rotary alternators). This RFI seeks to identify the best possible solid state heat engine performance across a wide operating temperature range, factors that limit performance, and the most attractive use cases if these highly efficient solid state heat engines could be made today. This survey of limits, challenges and use cases will identify opportunities for research and development to inform potential program(s) in this area.

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Contact
BAA Coordinator
Email
DARPA-SS-27-01@darpa.mil

Observed opportunity history

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  1. Opportunity version

    Initial information

    Solid-State Energy Conversion from Heat to Electricity Request for Information (RFI)

    Solicitation: DARPA-SS-27-01

    Publication: 4da5bb67e9a641dfb676e165fe44d9f6

    Current publication

    Changed fields: Description

    First established information: Description

  2. Opportunity version

    New opportunity observed

    Solid-State Energy Conversion from Heat to Electricity Request for Information (RFI)

    Solicitation: DARPA-SS-27-01

    Publication: 4da5bb67e9a641dfb676e165fe44d9f6

    Current publication

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  3. Opportunity capture

    Initial information

    Solid-State Energy Conversion from Heat to Electricity Request for Information (RFI)

    Solicitation: DARPA-SS-27-01

    Publication: 4da5bb67e9a641dfb676e165fe44d9f6

    Current publication

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