Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0163
Award Date 10/31/18
Potential Completion Date 10/30/22
Potential Value $247K
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
Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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