Definitive Contract 80ARC020C0006
Award Date
1/8/20
Potential Completion Date
1/7/22
Potential Value
$3.9M
Federal Agency
Ames Research Center
Awardee
Accion Systems Inc.
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
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
79
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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