Definitive Contract 80GRC018C0037
Award Date
4/23/18
Potential Completion Date
5/28/21
Potential Value
$1.2M
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
2895 - Miscellaneous Engines And Components
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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