Polar Power Inc (POLA)

[southacresdave]

ARMY SMET decision...... I initially had heard that there would be a decision in late May to go from 4 participants to 2. I then read an article that said a final decision would happen the end of May. Not sure which is true.

I just found an article from April 24th where a defense official says "Squad Mission Equipment Transport (SMET) – Currently staffing the Capability Development Document (CCD);"

When you look at what a CCD document is, it's right at the stage where a decision is made.

http://acqnotes.com/acqnote/acquisitions/capability-development-document-cdd

It sure would be nice if the Howe & Howe Grizzly (the one with the tank tracks) would just be declared the outright winner and POLA could start to plan on a contract forming for production. I say this because, imo, it's the strongest candidate. It won't happen quickly, but it'd be a nice addition to revenue for POLA for multiple years. The Army SMET contract is for 3000+ vehicles. It'd set them up well for other unmanned vehicles that want to run on electric part of the time. POLA's water-cooled DC generator could be useful in other contracts..