Definitive Contract NNX17CC01C

Award Date 11/1/16
Potential Completion Date 10/31/18
Potential Value $743K
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
Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
STTR Phase II
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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