Definitive Contract 80MSFC20C0019
Award Date
3/19/20
Potential Completion Date
9/30/25
Potential Value
$3.3M
Federal Agency
Marshall Space Flight Center
Awardee
Trustees Of Boston University
Ultimate Awardee
Trustees Of Boston University
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02215, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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