Purchase Order 12305B24P0169

Award Date 9/16/24
Potential Completion Date 9/15/27
Potential Value $747K
Federal Agency
Northeast Area
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Calverton, MD 20705, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Service Contract Inventory
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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