Definitive Contract 80ARC020C0001

Award Date 2/3/20
Potential Completion Date 1/31/28
Potential Value $2.2M
Federal Agency
Ames Research Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
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
Champaign, IL, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
79
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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