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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 21, 2022. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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FA865022S5009Federal

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Department Of Defense → Air Force Research Laboratory

NAICS

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Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Questions+and+Answers+BAA+FA8650-22-S-5009+04-21-2022.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Air Force Research Laboratory
Contacts2 people available
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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Air Force Research Laboratory
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