Grant For Research 80NSSC17K0120
Award Date 7/1/17
Potential Completion Date 6/30/21
Potential Value $956K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
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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
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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