A -- Application Specific Formic Acid Fuel Cell Testing

Fifteen days after publication of this notice, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) intends to issue a purchase order to Textron Systems, Inc. The research will investigate the maturity of the formic acid fuel cell as related to and guided by military standard specifications. Textron Systems, Inc. possesses the unique “Unattended Ground Sensor,” (UGS) system for remote surveillance. It is the only fielded UGS system with ruggedized CCD and IR cameras that track and photograph detected threats. This order shall be for an amount less than $100,000 and the research to be provided shall take place within a period of nine months after issuance of the purchase order. This notice is not a solicitation of any kind, nor is it a request for proposals. The DARPA point of contact, if necessary, is Scott Ulrey, Contracting Officer, at [email protected].