Definitive Contract FA945324CX040
Award Date
9/19/24
Potential Completion Date
12/19/29
Potential Value
$15M
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 Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Walsh Healy Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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