Purchase Order NNX07CA71P

Award Date 7/23/07
Potential Completion Date 7/23/07
Potential Value $69K
Funding Federal Agency
Goddard Space Center
Contracting Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
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Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Brentwood, NC 27616, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
999
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Primary Consortia Member
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