The National Defense Center for Energy and Environment (NDCEE) announces the FY 2026 technology projects for demonstration/validation (Dem/Val). The NDCEE is a Department of Defense (DoD) program that addresses DoD’s high-priority environmental, safety, occupational health, energy (ESOHE), and technological challenges.
The following projects were selected to begin in FY 2026.
- FMTV All Weather Winter Rated Tires (395/85R20)
- Fiber Molded Alternative Packing Material for Ammunition
- Arctic Capable Advanced Refrigerated Container Systems
- Testing of Electroplated Nickel Molybdenum (NiMo) as an alternative to Hard Chrome
The call for NDCEE Project Proposals is March 1 every year. For additional information on the NDCEE or on how to submit a nomination package, please click here.

DoD Lead Agent
Office of the Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment

Program Management Office
U.S. Army Environmental Command