Definitive Contract FA865020C9313
Award Date
12/6/19
Potential Completion Date
6/30/25
Potential Value
$42M
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
L3 Technologies, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC64 - R&D- Defense System: Electronics/Communication Equipment (Engineering Development)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City, UT 84116, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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