Definitive Contract 80NSSC24CA109
Award Date
7/3/24
Potential Completion Date
7/2/26
Potential Value
$850K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Espace Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AJ14 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Hull, MA 02045, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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