Grant For Research 80NSSC19K1029
Award Date 7/1/19
Potential Completion Date 6/30/25
Potential Value $226K
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
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Place of Performance
Cleveland, OH 44142, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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