Definitive Contract HR001120C0135
Award Date
9/2/20
Potential Completion Date
2/28/27
Potential Value
$11M
Funding Federal Agency
Washington Headquarters Service
Contracting Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Nexus Photonics Inc.
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
Goleta, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
29
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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