Definitive Contract HDTRA119C0019

Award Date 12/3/18
Potential Completion Date 12/4/20
Potential Value $691K
Funding Federal Agency
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Contracting Federal Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Geophex LIMITED
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
Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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