Purchase Order 1333ND26PNB680255
Award Date 7/20/26
Potential Completion Date 10/14/26
Potential Value $73K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
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PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91107, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | Not listed | $72.6k | 7/19/26 |