The purpose of this RFS is intends to address supply chain risks by soliciting development, prototyping and demonstration efforts to help mitigate potential problems through application of modernized, advanced manufacturing technologies across four focus areas: critical battery materials, critical battery components, critical processes assessment and mitigation, and battery development and prototype.  The Government will evaluate the solutions with the intent of awarding a Project Order under the Expeditionary Missions Consortium (EMC2) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022.