Definitive Contract FA945325CX010
Award Date
6/30/25
Potential Completion Date
4/30/27
Potential Value
$8.7M
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Astroscale US Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Denver, CO 80223, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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