Delivery Order NNL12AA00B-NNL13AC17T
Award Date
8/30/13
Potential Completion Date
11/30/14
Potential Value
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Langley Research Center
Awardee
Cornell Technical Services LLC
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Columbia, MD 21046, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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