Definitive Contract 693JJ626C000032
Award Date 8/20/26
Potential Completion Date 8/19/28
Potential Value $297K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed NAICS Category
PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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