Definitive Contract NNX16CL01C
Award Date 12/1/15
Potential Completion Date 9/30/18
Potential Value $491K
Federal Agency
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
Champaign, IL, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Exercise an Option | $91.3k | 9/22/16 | |
| 2 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 8/2/16 | |
| 1 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 2/8/16 | |
| Not listed | Not listed | $400.0k | 12/1/15 |