Definitive Contract DTFR5310C00006

Award Date 4/9/10
Potential Completion Date 4/10/15
Potential Value $171K
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Cape St Claire, MD 21401, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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