Purchase Order 140G0326P0120
Award Date 5/15/26
Potential Completion Date 5/14/28
Potential Value $21K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed NAICS Category
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
Vancouver, WA 98662, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
3
Legislative Mandate
Service Contract Act
National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
Not listed Similar Awards
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Name | Description | Solicitation Number | FederalAgency | Type | PostedDate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rock sample preparation | 140G0326Q0083 | Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants | Solicitation 1/1 | 4/6/26, 2:21 PM |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | Not listed | $20.7k | 4/27/26 |