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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

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513210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20375, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Carrie Cawley
Katrina Gallagher

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