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A247GMU:108525State & Local

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This contract is a Sole Source Award titled "Ss - Po05198484," issued by George Mason University in Virginia. The solicitation number associated with this contract is A247GMU:108525, and the notice was posted on December 2, 2025. The contract falls under a solicitation type, indicating that it is a formal request for services or products without a competitive bidding process, typically awarded to a single source deemed uniquely qualified. The place of performance for this contract is Fairfax, Virginia, with a zip code of 22030. The agency involved is categorized under SLED (State, Local, and Education), specifically managed by George Mason University. No specific NAICS code or set-aside details are provided. Additional contract details and vendor information can be accessed via the provided online link, which serves as a resource for more comprehensive information about the contract award.

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Sole source contract awarded to George Mason University for services in Fairfax, Virginia, December 2025.

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Virginia → George Mason UniversityView Agency

NAICS

611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Fairfax, VA, 22030, USA

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Notice of Sole Source Award for Photon ETC Inc PO05198484

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AgencyVirginia → George Mason University

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