Definitive Contract NNH15CN86C
Award Date
8/7/15
Potential Completion Date
12/31/20
Potential Value
$8.9M
Federal Agency
Headquarters
Awardee
AD Astra Rocket Co
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR14 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Webster, TX, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
34
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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