Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0219
Award Date 1/14/19
Potential Completion Date 2/17/23
Potential Value $498K
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
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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