N0001426SN003
ONR Innovation Industry Day (I2D): Power & Energy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > ONR > ONR HQS > OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH
Quick analysis
Special Notice for an in-person ONR Innovation Industry Day focused on Power & Energy (TRL 1–6) under ONR’s Long Range BAA (N0001425SB001).
Event is informational to shape FY27 white paper opportunities; registration due May 1, 2026; PFPA visitor approval required for entry; one attendee per company; Arlington, VA on May 14, 2026.
Technical domain (energy storage, generation, thermal management, power distribution/control/resilience) is outside Trace’s core SATCOM/CDS/edge compute lanes, but attendance is low-risk, local, and could open/shape ONR 541715 opportunities relevant to power resilience at the tactical edge.
Scope summary
- Register one company representative by Fri May 1, 2026 16:00 EST (ledger).
- Submit PFPA VMS application; obtain PFPA approval email by Fri May 8, 2026 17:00 EST (ledger).
- In-person attendance at BJECC, One Liberty Center, 875 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA on Thu May 14, 2026 (check-in 07:00, meeting 09:00) (ledger).
- Bring government-issued ID; comply with screening and recommended limits on electronics (ledger).
- Comply with dress code (military uniform of the day or business casual) (ledger).
- Engage within ONR Long Range BAA framework; potential follow-on via FY27 white paper submissions (ledger).
Dimension scores
Total
- 44/100
Technical Fit
- 3/20
Scope centers on early-stage Power & Energy R&D (TRL 1–6) across energy storage, generation, thermal management, and power distribution/control/resilience (ledger: technical scope). Trace’s core capabilities emphasize SATCOM/LEO integration, CDS, tactical edge compute, C5ISR, and managed IT (company_profile.txt), not power/energy R&D. Only indirect adjacency via power resilience/thermal needs for edge compute; therefore weak technical fit.
Past Performance
- 3/20
Trace’s listed past performance spans DISA MPE-S, USAF/USSF programs, MDA SHIELD, Army FSR/GTACS II, etc. (company_profile.txt). No evidence of ONR or Navy S&T power/energy R&D efforts. This is a new customer/mission area in 541715; limited transferability.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 5/10
The notice is tied to ONR’s Long Range BAA (N0001425SB001) and is an open industry day (ledger: purpose/compliance). Not issued on a Trace-held vehicle; however, access is full & open without restricted vehicle barriers.
Competitive Position
- 4/15
Event targets non-traditional/innovative partners in power/energy (ledger: audience/purpose). In this domain, energy tech firms, labs, and universities are likely stronger. No incumbent or differentiator (e.g., NSA TI) is required here; Trace lacks domain-specific edge, so field is crowded with better-aligned competitors.
Risk
- 13/15
In-person attendance in Arlington, VA with clear registration/PFPA steps (ledger: registration & security). No unusual technical or staffing execution risk at this stage; low operational risk to attend. Minor schedule/compliance risk tied to deadlines only.
Strategic Value
- 6/10
Participation could open/shape a relationship with ONR and inform FY27 541715 white papers (ledger: purpose). Potential adjacency to Trace’s tactical edge compute and power distribution/resilience considerations for expeditionary C5ISR, though core topic is outside primary lanes. Moderate, evidence-based strategic value.
Compliance
- 10/10
Set-aside: None (ledger: access_and_scope). Requirements are administrative (registration by May 1, PFPA approval by May 8, government ID, one attendee). Trace can meet these with local presence and no special certifications needed.
Concerns
- Technical domain (power/energy TRL 1–6) is outside Trace’s core competencies; limited immediate capture relevance (ledger + company_profile).
- Event is informational; no guaranteed funding, ROI depends on shaping and subsequent white papers (ledger).
- One-seat limit constrains multi-discipline representation (ledger: one representative per company).
- Follow-on efforts may require specialized power/energy R&D labs/partners not currently identified in Trace capabilities (company_profile).
Teaming opportunities
- Power/energy R&D SMEs in energy storage and generation (TRL 1–6).
- Thermal management expertise for high-power electronics and edge compute enclosures.
- Power distribution/control/resilience specialists (microgrids, shipboard/expeditionary power).
- Established ONR performers (universities, FFRDCs, non-traditional vendors) for future white papers under the LRBAA.
Competitive position
- Position Trace as an integrator focused on power distribution resilience and thermal performance for tactical edge compute and C5ISR nodes supporting expeditionary comms.
- Leverage E&I Facility and SE&I/test capabilities to prototype and validate power-resilient edge architectures relevant to Navy use cases.
- Highlight OCONUS deployment experience and managed services (OCC) to support resilient power for forward-deployed SATCOM/edge systems.
Bid/No bid factors
- Topic area targets TRL 1–6 energy R&D, which is not a Trace core lane (company_profile).
- This is an industry day/special notice, not a funded solicitation; benefits are indirect and contingent on future actions (ledger).
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Summary
Special Notice announcing ONR’s Innovation Industry Day (I2D) for Power & Energy on May 14, 2026 at the Bobby Junker Executive Conference Center in Arlington, VA. The event solicits industry feedback to inform FY27 white papers and focuses on S&T challenges (TRL 1–6) across Energy Storage, Power Generation, Thermal Management, and Power Distribution/Control/Resilience. Registration is required (one representative per company), with key deadlines for registration (May 1) and PFPA VMS access (May 8).
- Event: ONR Innovation Industry Day (I2D) — Power & Energy; date: May 14, 2026; check-in 07:00 EST, meeting 09:00 EST
- Location: Bobby Junker Executive Conference Center (BJECC), One Liberty Center, 875 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA — Room 1435 (Place of performance = Arlington, VA)
- Purpose: Solicit direct industry feedback to inform future S&T opportunities and encourage FY27 white paper submissions under ONR Long Range BAA (N0001425SB001)
- Technical scope: Topics include Energy Storage; Power Generation; Thermal Management; Power Distribution, Control & Resilience — target TRL 1–6
- Audience & limits: Registration limited to industry partners (no media); one representative per company; no registration fee but advance registration required
- Registration & security: Registration deadline Fri May 1, 2026 16:00 EST; PFPA VMS application required by Fri May 8, 2026 17:00 EST; ONR will submit names to PFPA; PFPA approval email mandatory for entry; required government ID and PFPA approval for building access
- Logistical notes: Parking info, dress code (military uniform of the day or civilian business casual), recommendation to limit electronic devices for screening
- Points of Contact: Technical POC — Chris Marchefsky (christopher.m.marchefsky.civ@us.navy.mil); Contracting Officer — Leila Hemenway (leila.k.hemenway.civ@us.navy.mil); Logistics — Terrence Calhoun (terrence.m.calhoun.ctr@us.navy.mil)
- Compliance/administrative linkage: Event is a Special Program Announcement under ONR’s Long Range BAA; questions and answers will be posted to sam.gov and ONR announcements page
- Access implications: CONUS, in-person attendance at ONR HQ required — PFPA visitor processing and ID required, may limit participation for companies lacking quick-access to VA-based attendance or for those with classified requirements
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