Cooperative Agreement NNX16AC48A
Award Date
12/3/15
Potential Completion Date
12/2/20
Potential Value
$500K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Northeastern University
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02115, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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