CRG Defense, a leading provider of power generation equipment, announced today that they were selected by the Department of the Air Force and the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) to respond to a validated operational requirement within the Air Force to maintain critical operations during fuel supply disruptions by allowing seamless transitions between available fuels.
Having achieved Awardable status, CRG Defense can now directly support the Air Force’s transition toward more resilient energy sources, reducing reliance on one fuel and enabling integration of alternative fuels in line with DoD energy strategy. CRG Defense was selected through the CDAO’s innovative solicitation process known as the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, which is designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of mission critical technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and resilient energy technologies.
“The Air Force leveraged the Tradewinds solicitation process to quickly collaborate with innovative American companies to enhance our ability to maintain critical operations during fuel supply disruptions, simplify logistics, and reduce procurement and maintenance costs over time,” said Mr. Kirk Phillips, Director, Air Force Office of Energy Assurance.
“The Tradewinds process is a win-win for DoD and industry. It helped us unlock a rapid acquisition pathway while ensuring the DoD keeps pace with commercial technology advancements,” said Jacob Monat, Vice President of Innovation at CRG Defense. “We are excited to play a role in reducing logistical burdens and increasing agility by eliminating the need for separate generators for each fuel type.”
CRG Defense’s video, Ultra-Efficient Flex Fuel Generator, accessible only by government customers on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, presents an actual use case in which the company highlighted the operational benefits of its unique flexible fuel generator. The technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 45 percent compared to traditional diesel generators. CRG Defense was recognized among a competitive field of applicants to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace whose solutions demonstrated innovation, scalability, and potential impact on DoD missions. Government customers interested in viewing the video solution can create a Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace account at tradewindAI.com.
