Training Grant 80NSSC17K0140
Award Date 8/1/17
Potential Completion Date 5/27/22
Potential Value $280K
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
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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