Definitive Contract NNL15AA00C
Award Date
5/7/15
Potential Completion Date
8/31/19
Potential Value
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Langley Research Center
Awardee
Applied Physical Sciences Corp
Ultimate Awardee
General Dynamics Corp
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR12 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research
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
Poquonock Bridge, CT 06340, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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