Grant For Research 80NSSC22K0841
Award Date
2/7/22
Potential Completion Date
3/31/25
Potential Value
$699K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Honeybee Robotics, LTD.
Ultimate Awardee
Ensign-Bickford Industries, In
NAICS Category
Not listed
PSC Category
AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; 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
Brooklyn, NY 11205, 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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