RECOVERY--THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CONTRACTOR(S) UNDER CONTRACT N00014-08-C-0232. ARRA FUNDED MODIFICATION.

This contract modification, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), pertains exclusively to contractors already engaged under contract N00014-08-C-0232 with the Office of Naval Research. The modification exercises Option I, which focuses on advancing the Naval Fuel Cell Technology Readiness Level (TRL) to level 4 and involves testing the unit equipped with a 5 kWe Combined Energy Power (CEP) fuel cell. This work is conducted primarily in Arlington, Virginia, under a total small business set-aside designation, ensuring opportunities for small businesses under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541712. The contracting officer overseeing this opportunity is Wade Wargo, and the program officer is Donald C. Hoffman, both reachable via provided Navy email addresses and phone contacts. The notice serves as an informational update on this specific contract modification, highlighting the use of ARRA funding to support technology development in support of naval energy initiatives. The solicitation was posted on February 25, 2010, and is aimed at furthering fuel cell research and readiness within the Navy’s technology programs.