Purchase Order 36C24125P0947

Award Date 9/26/25
Potential Completion Date 2/26/26
Potential Value $93K
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Herndon, VA 20191, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
4
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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