[fox46]

Well I agree with you in that I hope they were referring to the first question regarding the PowerSonics but I did indeed post two questions. The second part contained in the last paragraph was:

We have found another vendor who has Enersys NP18-12FR batteries in stock. This other vendor maintains that they are identical to the KOP batteries in performance, are made by the same manufacturer- Enersys, but are built with a fire retardant case denoted by the "FR" in the part number. Would these NP18-12FR batteries be acceptable?

This is why you don't answer two questions with a one word answer! I have had quite enough of these one-word answers by the GDC. Not only is it unprofessional but it is not helpful. I would be surprised if they even read the post through until the end.

Never the less, I have asked them to clarify their response. Particularily in reference to <R34> and the NP18-12BFR batteries. I figure I'll be returning from our competition when I get a response...