Definitive Contract 80GSFC18C0011

Award Date 3/2/18
Potential Completion Date 4/30/28
Potential Value $111M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
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
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
3
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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