Definitive Contract 80NSSC18C0213

Award Date 9/17/18
Potential Completion Date 4/15/21
Potential Value $750K
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Newark, DE, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
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