Definitive Contract HR001122C0017

Award Date 12/15/21
Potential Completion Date 5/5/26
Potential Value $8.7M
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Goleta, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
19
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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