Definitive Contract NNM13AA38C
Award Date
6/28/13
Potential Completion Date
9/30/36
Potential Value
$60M
Federal Agency
Marshall Space Flight Center
Awardee
Southwest Research Institute
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541330 - Engineering Services
PSC Category
AR14 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses
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
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
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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