Definitive Contract HR001124C0421

Award Date 3/15/24
Potential Completion Date 3/15/26
Potential Value $9.9M
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
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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