Definitive Contract FA873019C0042

Award Date 9/17/19
Potential Completion Date 12/31/22
Potential Value $750K
Funding Federal Agency
Air Force
Contracting Federal Agency
AFLCMC Hanscom AFB
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
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91103, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
Number Of Offers Received
21
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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