Definitive Contract NNC14CA18C
Award Date
10/1/14
Potential Completion Date
12/31/23
Potential Value
$2.5M
Federal Agency
Glenn Research Center
Awardee
Colorado Power Electronics, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
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
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
STTR Phase III
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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