Definitive Contract NNM15AA18C
Award Date
10/1/15
Potential Completion Date
4/1/26
Potential Value
$115M
Federal Agency
Marshall Space Flight Center
Ultimate Awardee
Ball 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
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80301, 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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