Definitive Contract HR001122C0117
Award Date
4/12/22
Potential Completion Date
10/12/22
Potential Value
$120K
Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
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
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
7
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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