Definitive Contract SP800025C0004
Award Date 5/1/25
Potential Completion Date 3/31/26
Potential Value $895K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed NAICS Category
PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
- Not listed
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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