Summary
The Y-12 National Security Complex, operated for the U.S. Department of Energy, has issued a Request for Proposals seeking qualified U.S. entities to license its Low Temperature Lithium Metal Production Technology (Technology Readiness Level 3) for development and commercialization. The competitive, phased process begins with awarding one or more non-exclusive Research and Development licenses (Phase 1), proceeds to a milestone-based down-selection (Phase 2), and culminates in a single exclusive commercial license (Phase 3). Proposals are due by 5:00 PM EDT on July 17, 2026, and eligibility is restricted to U.S.-owned and U.S.-controlled companies whose personnel are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.