Purchase Order 12505B21P0247

Award Date 9/27/21
Potential Completion Date 3/27/22
Potential Value $33K
Federal Agency
Midwest Area
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Bozeman, MT 59718, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
1
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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