Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0304
Award Date
1/1/19
Potential Completion Date
7/19/23
Potential Value
$312K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Ultimate Awardee
University System Of Maryland
NAICS Category
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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