Definitive Contract DTFR5316C00020
Award Date 9/21/16
Potential Completion Date 4/30/19
Potential Value $249K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed Federal Contract Vehicle
- Not listed
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Amherst, MA 01003, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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