Purchase Order 1333ND26PNB680473
Award Date 9/11/26
Potential Completion Date 4/15/27
Potential Value $621K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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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
Golden, CO, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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