Purchase Order FA864922P0758
Award Date
3/11/22
Potential Completion Date
11/15/24
Potential Value
$750K
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
161
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
STTR Phase II
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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