Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0713
Award Date 4/23/19
Potential Completion Date 3/24/24
Potential Value $406K
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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