Purchase Order 1333ND25PNB030351

Award Date 9/3/25
Potential Completion Date 4/20/26
Potential Value $332K
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
5
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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