Other Transaction Agreement FA87502390502

Award Date 9/21/23
Potential Completion Date 9/20/26
Potential Value $27M
Awardee
Ionq, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
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NAICS Category
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Competed
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Berwyn Heights, MD 20740, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Program Solicitation
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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