Cooperative Agreement 80NSSC23M0047
Award Date
3/8/23
Potential Completion Date
3/7/28
Potential Value
$25M
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
Not listed
PSC Category
AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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