Definitive Contract 80HQTR17C0006
Award Date
7/14/17
Potential Completion Date
7/13/19
Potential Value
$1.3M
Federal Agency
Headquarters
Awardee
Honeybee Robotics, LTD.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
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
Pasadena, CA 91103, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
82
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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