Definitive Contract 80NSSC25C0056
Award Date
8/8/25
Potential Completion Date
8/7/27
Potential Value
$849K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Motiv Space Systems, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541713 - Research and Development in Nanotechnology
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
Pasadena, CA 91107, 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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