Definitive Contract DTFR5317C00007
Award Date 1/19/17
Potential Completion Date 2/25/22
Potential Value $500K
Federal Agency
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
Urbana, IL 61801, 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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