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Powder Horn Collection

Awarded

W56HZV-16-R-L125Federal

Submission Closed03/31/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army TacomView Agency

Contract Value

$950,800

NAICS

453310 - Used Merchandise StoresView NAICS

Place of Performance

MI

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Thomas U. GrinsladeView Profile

Award Issued Date

03/31/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

(2)

W56HZV-17-C-L412_PowderHorn_PCOSigned.pdf

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W56HZV-17-C-L412_PowderHorn_KTRSignedCopy.pdf

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 3

Sources Sought

Type ChangedMar 22

Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis

Justification (J&A)Mar 31

Justification & Approval published

AwardedMar 31

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/31/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Department Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

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Office AddressDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

Contacts

Shawn A. Adkins

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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This procurement is for a historic artifact collection. The resultant contract will be for the purchase of the following Items: 76 different types/styles of historic powder horns used by various individuals during the time period of 1709 thru 1783.

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