Definitive Contract 80ARC023CA002
Award Date
3/20/23
Potential Completion Date
2/20/27
Potential Value
$2M
Funding Federal Agency
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Contracting Federal Agency
Ames Research Center
Ultimate Awardee
The Texas A&M University System
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
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
College Station, TX, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
9
Legislative Mandate
Economy Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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