Definitive Contract FA865023C9313

Award Date 6/2/23
Potential Completion Date 2/25/27
Potential Value $175M
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
San Diego, CA 92128, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
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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