Definitive Contract W5170125CA032
Award Date
3/10/25
Potential Completion Date
9/10/25
Potential Value
$250K
Federal Agency
Department of the Army
Awardee
Spark Thermionics, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
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
Albany, CA 94710, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
101
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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