Definitive Contract HR001121C0175
Award Date
8/20/21
Potential Completion Date
9/29/24
Potential Value
$5.2M
Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Vector Atomic Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC15 - National Defense R&D Svcs; Department Of Defense - Military; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
3
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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