Definitive Contract 80GSFC21C0055
Award Date
3/19/21
Potential Completion Date
4/30/22
Potential Value
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Awardee
Southwest Research Institute
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic 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 Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
13
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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