Definitive Contract 80ARC023CA004
Award Date
11/1/22
Potential Completion Date
3/7/25
Potential Value
$2M
Federal Agency
Ames Research Center
Ultimate Awardee
The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York
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
Stanford, CA 94305, 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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