Definitive Contract 693JJ618C000002
Award Date 2/21/18
Potential Completion Date 5/30/20
Potential Value $424K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed NAICS Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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