Training Grant 80NSSC17K0148
Award Date 8/1/17
Potential Completion Date 12/16/20
Potential Value $273K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
NAICS Category
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77004, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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