Lithion Battery Inc.,* Henderson, Nevada, was awarded a $8,034,490 firm-fixed-price contract for research and development activities associated with advancement and improvement in current and future shipboard electric power and energy systems. Work will be performed in Henderson, Nevada and is expected to be completed by January 2025. Fiscal 2023 research, development test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $8,034,490 will be obligated at time of award, of which $8,034,490 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via white paper selection under a Broad Agency Announcement via the beta.SAM.gov website, with 60 offers received. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-24-C-4126). (Awarded Feb. 2, 2024)