Definitive Contract FA865018C7881
Award Date
9/21/18
Potential Completion Date
10/31/20
Potential Value
$4M
Funding Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Contracting Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Ultimate Awardee
The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC62 - R&D- Defense System: Electronics/Communication Equipment (Applied Research/Exploratory Development)
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Albany, NY 12222, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
34
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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