Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0080
Award Date 10/26/18
Potential Completion Date 10/25/23
Potential Value $727K
Federal Agency
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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
Boston, MA 02215, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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