Definitive Contract NNM07AB07C
Award Date
12/1/06
Potential Completion Date
10/31/25
Potential Value
$49M
Federal Agency
Marshall Space Flight Center
Awardee
Smithsonian Institution
Ultimate Awardee
Government Of The United States
NAICS Category
Not listed
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
999
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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