Definitive Contract 80GSFC18C0070

Award Date 5/1/18
Potential Completion Date 6/16/33
Potential Value $34M
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
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Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Tempe, AZ 85284, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
Number Of Offers Received
5
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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