Definitive Contract 80GSFC20C0006
Award Date
2/21/20
Potential Completion Date
3/31/21
Potential Value
$400K
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
AJ92 - R&D- General Science/Technology: Other (Applied Research/Exploratory 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
Lee, NH 03824, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
14
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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