Definitive Contract HR001116C0121

Award Date 9/12/16
Potential Completion Date 6/15/20
Potential Value $6.7M
Contracting Federal Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
9
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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