Definitive Contract N0017320C2026

Award Date 9/28/20
Potential Completion Date 3/27/23
Potential Value $10M
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Available for Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27713, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Walsh Healy Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
STTR Phase III
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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