"IGF::OT::IGF" UTILITY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (FEMP) OFFICE

DEFINITIVE CONTRACT won by EXETER ASSOCIATES, INC. · work in COLUMBIA, MD

$4,011,910

Recipient	EXETER ASSOCIATES, INC. UEI DWYDBZARGMJ4
Award ID	DEEE0008146
Award amount	$4,011,910
Award type	DEFINITIVE CONTRACT
Awarding agency	Department of Energy — Department of Energy
NAICS	541618 — OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
PSC	B543
Set-aside	Small business
Start date	Sep 13, 2017
End date	Mar 12, 2023
Place of performance	COLUMBIA, MD
Record updated	Sep 8, 2022

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