Definitive Contract NNA14AA29C
Award Date 12/23/13
Potential Completion Date 1/30/15
Potential Value $249K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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