Purchase Order 1333ND23PNB680472
Award Date
9/11/23
Potential Completion Date
12/31/24
Potential Value
$526K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Category
6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
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
Tucson, AZ 85752, 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
Not listed
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