Definitive Contract W911NF22C0066
Award Date
8/23/22
Potential Completion Date
11/22/23
Potential Value
$1.5M
Funding Federal Agency
Department of the Army
Contracting Federal Agency
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Awardee
Kef Robotics Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AJ12 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
ARSENAL, PA 15201, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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