A -- Application Specific Formic Acid Fuel Cell Testing

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) plans to issue a purchase order to Textron Systems, Inc. within fifteen days following the publication of this notice. The contract, valued at under $100,000, will focus on researching the maturity of the formic acid fuel cell technology in accordance with military standard specifications. Textron Systems is uniquely positioned for this work due to its Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) system, the only deployed UGS with ruggedized CCD and infrared cameras capable of tracking and photographing detected threats remotely. The research is expected to be completed within nine months of the purchase order issuance. This effort is not a solicitation and does not constitute a request for proposals, but rather an intent to move forward with Textron Systems based on their specialized capabilities. The contract is managed under the Department of Defense's DARPA office in Arlington, Virginia. For any related inquiries, Scott Ulrey is the designated contracting officer and primary point of contact. The research aligns with DARPA's interest in advancing military surveillance technology through specialized fuel cell applications.