--PF 2X2 Foldable AA solar battery charger kit, to include a solar charger for charging 4 AA batteries. And 4 AA rechargable NIMH batteries.

The U.S. Army Soldier System Center in Natick, Massachusetts, through the Natick Contracting Division, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Iowa Thin Film Technologies for a PF 2 x 2 Foldable AA solar battery charger kit. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing a non-competitive acquisition since Iowa Thin Film Technologies is the sole developer of this specific photovoltaic AA battery charger technology, initially developed under a Government Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. The kit includes one solar charger unit designed to charge four AA rechargeable NiMH batteries, also supplied as part of the order, along with usage instructions. This battery charger technology represents a unique and proprietary product that has not been fully developed by any other vendor, making Iowa Thin Film Technologies the only source meeting all specified requirements for this procurement. The contracting office is located in Natick, MA, and questions related to the acquisition can be directed to Mr. Greg Wilson at the Natick Soldier System Center. The opportunity for comments or additional input expires on February 9, 2005, at noon local time. The solicitation is identified by number USA-SNOTE-050202-002 and falls under the NAICS code 334413 related to electronic component manufacturing.