Definitive Contract FA930017C1001

Award Date 3/14/17
Potential Completion Date 12/14/17
Potential Value $150K
Funding Federal Agency
Air Force Test Center
Contracting Federal Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
16
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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