Purchase Order 1332KP26P0013
Award Date 10/1/26
Potential Completion Date 9/30/27
Potential Value $2.7M
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed NAICS Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
- Not listed
Set-Aside Type
Partial Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
3
Legislative Mandate
Employment Eligibility Verification
National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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Name | Description | Solicitation Number | FederalAgency | Type | PostedDate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commercial Data Program (CDP) Microwave Sounder (MWS) Data Buy | 1332KP26P0014 | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Award Notice 3/4 | 6/18/26, 11:12 AM | |
MWS Data Buy | 1332KP26R0007 | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Award Notice 2/4 | 6/18/26, 10:37 AM | |
Commercial Data Program (CDP) Microwave Sounder (MWS) Data Buy | 1332KP26P0013 | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Award Notice 4/4 | 6/18/26, 11:16 AM | |
Commercial Data Program (CDP) Microwave Sounder (MWS) Data Buy | 1332KP26R0007 | Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Solicitation 1/4 | 4/1/26, 1:09 PM |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | Not listed | $2.7m | 6/17/26 |