16 -- Lithium Ion Battery

The United States Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office, has a requirement for a qualified small lightweight Lithium Ion Battery for use on MH-60M, MH-47G, and A/MH-6M aircraft for weapon system power source. The Government intends to make two separate awards to two sources that have been selected based on demonstrated ability to satisfy performance and schedule in accordance with the Government?s existing specifications and airworthiness qualification plan. The Government anticipates contracting with the following two sources: EIC Labs, 111 Downey Street, Norwood, MA and Quallion LLC, 12744 San Fernando Road, Sylmar CA. The expected delivery of qualified product is 360 days.