Definitive Contract NNH17CH01C
Award Date 1/25/17
Potential Completion Date 9/30/23
Potential Value $6.1M
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
58
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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