Definitive Contract 80LARC19C0008
Award Date
5/20/19
Potential Completion Date
7/31/24
Potential Value
$8M
Federal Agency
Langley Research Center
Awardee
Astrobotic Technology Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR12 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research
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
Pittsburgh, PA 15233, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
82
Legislative Mandate
Service Contract Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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