Definitive Contract 80ARC025CA001
Award Date
10/15/24
Potential Completion Date
1/31/26
Potential Value
$15M
Federal Agency
Ames Research Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR13 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Experimental Development
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Lee, NH 03824, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
13
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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