Purchase Order NNX09CE62P

Award Date 1/22/09
Potential Completion Date 7/22/09
Potential Value $91K
Funding Federal Agency
Langley Research Center
Contracting Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
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
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
6
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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