Definitive Contract FA865015C2570

Award Date 9/29/15
Potential Completion Date 5/9/18
Potential Value $745K
Funding Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Contracting Federal Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
3
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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