Purchase Order NNL13AA15P
Award Date
12/10/12
Potential Completion Date
6/10/13
Potential Value
$137K
Federal Agency
Langley Research Center
Awardee
Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR12 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
El Segundo, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
56
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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