Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0686
Award Date
4/1/19
Potential Completion Date
3/31/23
Potential Value
$361K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Ultimate Awardee
State Of California Controllers Office
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
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
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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