Definitive Contract NNM15AA13C
Award Date
7/30/15
Potential Completion Date
12/31/19
Potential Value
$599K
Federal Agency
Marshall Space Flight 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)
PSC Category
1820 - Space Vehicle Components
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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