Definitive Contract FA930020C0011

Award Date 7/16/20
Potential Completion Date 3/15/21
Potential Value $1.6M
Funding Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Contracting Federal Agency
Air Force Test Center
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
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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