Purchase Order 1333ND23PNB680303
Award Date 7/12/23
Potential Completion Date 11/27/23
Potential Value $108K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
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PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
- Not listed
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P24002 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 11/16/23 | |
| P24001 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 11/2/23 | |
| Not listed | Not listed | $108.5k | 7/12/23 |