Definitive Contract 80ARC022CA008
Award Date
9/29/22
Potential Completion Date
9/29/26
Potential Value
$2M
Federal Agency
Ames Research Center
Ultimate Awardee
Wake Forest University
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
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
Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
9
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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