Definitive Contract W56KGU24C0030

Award Date 8/29/24
Potential Completion Date 9/30/25
Potential Value $18M
Contracting Federal Agency
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Ultimate Awardee
Leonardo SPA
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92128, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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