Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0471
Award Date 2/13/19
Potential Completion Date 5/24/23
Potential Value $531K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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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 02139, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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