Definitive Contract HR001120C0062
Award Date
5/8/20
Potential Completion Date
6/6/22
Potential Value
$15M
Funding Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Contracting Federal Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Awardee
Calspan, LLC
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
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
Cheektowaga, NY 14225, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
24
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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