Definitive Contract NNL13AA09C
Award Date
3/29/13
Potential Completion Date
9/18/25
Potential Value
$26M
Federal Agency
Langley Research Center
Awardee
Smithsonian Institution
Ultimate Awardee
Government Of The United States
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
14
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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