Grant For Research 80NSSC17K0455
Award Date 8/14/17
Potential Completion Date 8/13/23
Potential Value $358K
Federal Agency
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
Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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