Definitive Contract 80GSFC19C0027
Award Date
12/18/18
Potential Completion Date
8/31/25
Potential Value
$42M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR12 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research
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
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
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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