Purchase Order 36C24525P0334

Award Date 3/28/25
Potential Completion Date 5/16/25
Potential Value $21K
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
Herndon, VA 20191, 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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