Definitive Contract 80MSFC26C0011
Award Date 9/1/26
Potential Completion Date 12/31/29
Potential Value $6.8M
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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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
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
Number Of Offers Received
60
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
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