Purchase Order FA864924P1065
Award Date
8/7/24
Potential Completion Date
4/7/26
Potential Value
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Windborne Systems 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
Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
140
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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