Definitive Contract HR001121C0141
Award Date
6/29/21
Potential Completion Date
12/29/24
Potential Value
$5.6M
Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Sri International
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
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
West Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
11
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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