Training Grant 80NSSC17K0184
Award Date
8/21/17
Potential Completion Date
5/31/20
Potential Value
$164K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Trustees Of Tufts College
Ultimate Awardee
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NAICS Category
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Somerville, MA 02144, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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