Definitive Contract NNX16CJ06C

Award Date 5/6/16
Potential Completion Date 7/5/18
Potential Value $750K
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
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
Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
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