Definitive Contract 693JJ626C000014
Award Date 6/23/26
Potential Completion Date 12/22/27
Potential Value $575K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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PSC 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
Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
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Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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