Definitive Contract FA945319C1001
Award Date
5/28/19
Potential Completion Date
11/28/26
Potential Value
$5.4M
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Solaero Technologies Corp.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC22 - National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Sharing
Place of Performance
Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
Number Of Offers Received
4
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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