Definitive Contract 80GSFC26C0015
Award Date 5/13/26
Potential Completion Date 5/12/29
Potential Value $17M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
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
Palo Alto, CA 94304, 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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