Purchase Order DOCSB134117SE0107
Award Date
3/27/17
Potential Completion Date
9/30/17
Potential Value
$598K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
The Bennu Group Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541330 - Engineering Services
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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