Definitive Contract HR001119C0023
Award Date
3/11/19
Potential Completion Date
6/30/20
Potential Value
$1.9M
Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Northrop Grumman Corporation
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
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
50
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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