Grant For Research 80NSSC17K0462
Award Date 9/19/17
Potential Completion Date 3/18/19
Potential Value $151K
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
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Other
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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