Definitive Contract NNG13VS03C
Award Date
4/17/13
Potential Completion Date
7/31/18
Potential Value
$2.6M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Awardee
Fibertek, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
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
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Walsh Healy Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase III Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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