Purchase Order NNX15CP32P
Award Date
6/17/15
Potential Completion Date
12/17/15
Potential Value
$125K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Astra Space Operations, LLC
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
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
San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
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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