Definitive Contract HR001112C0109
Award Date
9/1/12
Potential Completion Date
7/23/15
Potential Value
$17M
Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Vanderbilt University
Ultimate Awardee
The Vanderbilt University
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
66
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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