Definitive Contract 80GRC017C0006
Award Date
10/10/17
Potential Completion Date
1/20/23
Potential Value
$7.9M
Federal Agency
Glenn Research Center
Awardee
Sunpower, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Ametek Inc.
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AG93 - R&D- Energy: Other (Advanced Development)
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
Athens, OH 45701, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
99
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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