Definitive Contract NNG10EK25C
Award Date
12/22/09
Potential Completion Date
4/30/28
Potential Value
$63M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Awardee
Southwest Research Institute
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
PSC Category
1820 - Space Vehicle Components
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
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
50
Legislative Mandate
Walsh Healy Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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