Purchase Order 1232SA25P0220

Award Date 8/28/25
Potential Completion Date 5/1/26
Potential Value $314K
Funding Federal Agency
Agricultural Research Service
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Mayville, WI 53050, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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