Grant For Research 80NSSC22K0882

Award Date 8/1/22
Potential Completion Date 7/31/23
Potential Value $750K
Ultimate Awardee
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Springfield, MA 01103, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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National Interest Action
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