Definitive Contract HR001122C0002

Award Date 11/29/21
Potential Completion Date 11/28/24
Potential Value $5.2M
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
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Andover, MA 01810, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
19
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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