Definitive Contract 80GSFC21C0046
Award Date
3/11/21
Potential Completion Date
3/10/26
Potential Value
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Awardee
Starspec Technologies Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
5340 - Hardware, Commercial
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
2323 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1H 1A1, Canada
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
164
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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