Definitive Contract FA945323CA035
Award Date
5/16/23
Potential Completion Date
12/16/26
Potential Value
$30M
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Varda Space Industries, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
El Segundo, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Service Contract Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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