Definitive Contract 80GSFC26C0009
Award Date 3/23/26
Potential Completion Date 3/22/29
Potential Value $369K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed NAICS Category
PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
- Not listed
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
Denver, CO 80223, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
11
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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