Definitive Contract 80KSC026C0002
Award Date 8/18/26
Potential Completion Date 12/31/32
Potential Value $15B
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed NAICS 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
Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
3
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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