Definitive Contract HR001115C0091

Award Date 6/29/15
Potential Completion Date 6/28/18
Potential Value $4M
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
8
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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