Definitive Contract NNX17CL06C

Award Date 5/9/17
Potential Completion Date 11/8/18
Potential Value Not listed
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
Cameron Park, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
STTR Phase II
Primary Consortia Member
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Posted 5/9/17, 12:00 AM