Definitive Contract FA930017C2003
Award Date
3/30/17
Potential Completion Date
6/30/19
Potential Value
$750K
Funding Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Contracting Federal Agency
Air Force Test Center
Awardee
Busek Co., Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC22 - National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research
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
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
6
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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