Purchase Order FA945320P0100
Award Date
6/16/20
Potential Completion Date
11/16/20
Potential Value
$150K
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Xairos 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
Denver, CO 80202, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
50
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
STTR Phase I
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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