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Contracts - Awards | Small Business | Soldier's Gear | USA

$6.2M for Non-Rechargeable Batteries

Small business qualifier Matthews Associates Inc. in Sandford, FL received a maximum $6.2 million firm-fixed-price, definite-quantity contract for non-rechargeable batteries for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The other location of performance is Southwest Asia. Batteries have become increasingly important items for front-line soldiers as their kit has modernized, powering everything from handheld systems to night vision devices. The performance completion date is March 31, 2006. There was one proposal solicited and one responded.The Defense Supply Center Richmond in Richmond, VA issued the contract (SP044105C2848).