Definitive Contract FA881126CB001
Award Date 1/30/26
Potential Completion Date 6/30/34
Potential Value $55M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed Federal Contract Vehicle
- Not listed
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Available for Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98188, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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