Definitive Contract NNG14FC03C
Award Date
5/22/13
Potential Completion Date
9/30/26
Potential Value
$109M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
PSC Category
1810 - Space Vehicles
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, 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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