Other Transaction Agreement W52P1J2293001

Award Date 2/17/22
Potential Completion Date 2/28/27
Potential Value $35M
Contracting Federal Agency
Department of the Army
Ultimate Awardee
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NAICS Category
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Competed
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Mountain Pass, CA 92366, 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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