Purchase Order NNX16CA55P
Award Date 6/10/16
Potential Completion Date 6/9/17
Potential Value $120K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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PSC Category
Federal Contract Vehicle
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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
Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
STTR Phase I
Primary Consortia Member
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