Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0234
Award Date 12/3/18
Potential Completion Date 3/2/23
Potential Value $867K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
NAICS Category
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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
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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