Delivery Order NNS14AA17B-NNS17AA26T
Award Date 1/30/17
Potential Completion Date 1/31/18
Potential Value $47K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
John C. Stennis Space Center, MS 39529, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Service Contract Act
National Interest Action
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