Definitive Contract NNG12FG01C
Award Date
3/2/12
Potential Completion Date
3/23/14
Potential Value
$2.8M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Awardee
Orbital Sciences LLC
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
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
Sterling, VA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
22
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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