Definitive Contract DTFR5316C00018
Award Date
7/19/16
Potential Completion Date
4/30/19
Potential Value
$469K
Federal Agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Awardee
Earth Science Systems LLC
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20590, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Service Contract Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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