Grant For Research 80NSSC22K0416
Award Date
2/1/22
Potential Completion Date
1/31/26
Potential Value
$680K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Honeybee Robotics, LTD.
Ultimate Awardee
Ensign-Bickford Industries, In
NAICS Category
Not listed
PSC Category
AJ11 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Altadena, CA 91001, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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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