Definitive Contract W5170126CA120
Award Date 5/15/26
Potential Completion Date 11/15/27
Potential Value $1.1M
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
New York, NY, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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