Definitive Contract NNG14CR61C
Award Date
8/25/14
Potential Completion Date
5/31/25
Potential Value
$8.5M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Awardee
Aosense, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AJ11 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; 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
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
270
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase III Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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