Definitive Contract W912CG25CA006

Award Date 5/28/25
Potential Completion Date 12/27/29
Potential Value $7.7M
Contracting Federal Agency
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost No Fee
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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