Definitive Contract FA865125CB001

Award Date 10/7/24
Potential Completion Date 10/31/26
Potential Value $8.3M
Contracting Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
7
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
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