Definitive Contract NNL15AA03C
Award Date 2/25/15
Potential Completion Date 9/30/27
Potential Value $17M
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
NAICS Category
PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
- Not listed
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Cost Sharing
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
20
Legislative Mandate
Service Contract Act
National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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