Definitive Contract 80MSFC20C0045
Award Date
7/1/20
Potential Completion Date
10/31/24
Potential Value
$49M
Federal Agency
Marshall Space Flight Center
Awardee
University Of Arizona
Ultimate Awardee
State Of Arizona
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR15 - Space R&D Svcs; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
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
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
Number Of Offers Received
27
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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