Broad Agency Announcement National Defense Stockpile (NDS) Research
ID: SP8000-24-B-BAA1Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDCSO COLUMBUS DIVISION #3FORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6223, USA

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f00201dce74d4aeb824e8551a6ca2851/view
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking General Science and Technology R&D Services for National Defense Stockpile (NDS) Research. This service is typically used for applied research in the field of general science and technology. The place of performance is in VA, USA. The contract type will be determined on a case-by-case basis and the expected award amount is not to exceed $250,000.

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    C. Isha Arrington
    cecilia.arrington@dla.mil
    Mark Andrews
    mark.andrews@dla.mil
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