Definitive Contract HR001121C0170

Award Date 7/15/21
Potential Completion Date 6/24/25
Potential Value $5.6M
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20005, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
46
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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