Definitive Contract NNX15CP07C
Award Date 5/12/15
Potential Completion Date 3/31/18
Potential Value $739K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed NAICS Category
PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
- Not listed
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92126, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
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