Training Grant 80NSSC17K0439
Award Date 9/1/17
Potential Completion Date 8/31/20
Potential Value $135K
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No Set-Aside Used
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Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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