An interesting military contract awarded today (my bold):
Synchrony Inc., Roanoke, Va., is being awarded a $9,900,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The objective of this contract is the late-stage development of “electric” technologies such as switched reluctance electrical machine technology, magnetic bearing technologies, temperature coil technology, and related electronic components. Such technologies have been shown to offer significant benefits over mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Expected applications of these technologies include power/thermal management systems for unmanned and manned aircraft, cruise missiles, rocket engines, and auxiliary power systems for terrestrial, marine, and airborne applications. These technologies are expected to improve system reliability, safety, and efficiency while reducing size, weight, maintenance and environmental burdens. At this time, $1,829,499 has been obligated. This work will be complete June 2013. Air Force Research Laboratories, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity. (F8650-06-D-2607)
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