Cooperative Agreement NNX16AR83A
Award Date 11/1/16
Potential Completion Date 12/31/20
Potential Value $220K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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