Grant For Research 80NSSC19K1165
Award Date 8/1/19
Potential Completion Date 7/31/23
Potential Value $319K
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Set-Aside Type
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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