Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSSB-ACC-AA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066

A -- POWER DENSITY BATTERY CELL SOL W813LT-0129-7017 DUE 071700 POC Bonita Zander, Contract Specialist, 410-278-6515 The contractor shall design and report the feasibility of higher than 10KW/Kg Power Density and 60wh/kg Battery Cell utilizing advanced ultra thin film technology. Design Battery Cell and submit for review. Fabricate, test and evaluate the cell structure. It is the intent of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis to SAFT, Advanced Technology Division, Cockeysville, MD pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (410) 278-6522. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s):22 Posted 06/29/00 (W-SN470045). (0181)

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