Definitive Contract 80HQTR20C0016
Award Date 3/10/20
Potential Completion Date 3/9/22
Potential Value $139K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
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