Definitive Contract 80GSFC22CA034
Award Date
6/20/22
Potential Completion Date
3/31/24
Potential Value
$633K
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Awardee
University Of Texas At Austin
Ultimate Awardee
University Of Texas System
NAICS Category
541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
PSC Category
B518 - Special Studies/Analysis- Geophysical
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78759, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Walsh Healy Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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