Purchase Order 80NSSC24PA547
Award Date
5/1/24
Potential Completion Date
4/30/26
Potential Value
$216K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Smithsonian Institution
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AJ11 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
Federal Contract Vehicle
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
Cambridge, MA 02138, 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
Not listed
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