Definitive Contract 693JJ620C000017
Award Date
9/9/20
Potential Completion Date
12/31/22
Potential Value
$330K
Federal Agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Awardee
Rutgers, The State University
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
New Brunswick, NJ 08901, 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
Not listed
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