Purchase Order 80NSSC26P1053
Award Date 10/1/26
Potential Completion Date 9/30/27
Potential Value $80K
Federal Agency
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PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
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Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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