Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0912
Award Date 6/1/19
Potential Completion Date 10/1/25
Potential Value $608K
Federal Agency
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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
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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Not listed National Interest Action
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