Definitive Contract IND17PC00303
Award Date
7/28/17
Potential Completion Date
9/27/20
Potential Value
$1.5M
Funding Federal Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Contracting Federal Agency
Interior Business Center
Awardee
Tethers Unlimited, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Bothell, WA 98011, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
25
Legislative Mandate
Other Statutory Authority
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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