Delivery Order 80GSFC20D0021-80GSFC24F0001

Award Date 10/25/23
Potential Completion Date 8/29/29
Potential Value $51M
Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Walsh Healy Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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