Arista Power, Inc. (ASPW)

[Jersey Dude]

I agree that the more that we know about this great deal for Arista the better. But we already know a lot. Here is what we know already, taken directly from the press release:

1. Arista was awarded a $922,000 U.S. Army contract. Implying that they may not receive any funds is ridiculous. When you're awarded a $922,000 contract, you get paid $922,000 (unless you screw it up).

2. Arista will be the prime contractor to complete Phase One activities for the development of a new Intelligent Micro-Grid. Being the prime contractor instead of a subcontractor is huge. That means that THEY are the ones in charge of running the project, not Wyle. It's a huge deal.

3. The program has a Phase Two option for CERDEC to provide additional funding for continued development upon the successful completion of Phase One. So, if Arista does a good job on Phase One, there should be at least a good chance that Phase Two and its funding will go to Arista. Why wouldn't it? I'm far from an expert on government/military contracts, but that makes sense to me (not sure if logic applies to government spending!).

For a tiny company like Arista, ONE of these facts would be a huge deal. All three? Home run, imo.

As rocky as 2011 was for Arista, 2012 looks like its off to a great start.