Definitive Contract NNH15CO74C

Award Date 9/30/15
Potential Completion Date 9/29/19
Potential Value $2M
Federal Agency
Headquarters
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91103, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
44
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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