Definitive Contract FA881021C0028
Award Date
10/1/21
Potential Completion Date
3/30/23
Potential Value
$1.7M
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Astrobotic Technology Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
PSC Category
AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15233, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
36
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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