Grant For Research 80NSSC17K0477
Award Date 8/15/17
Potential Completion Date 8/15/22
Potential Value $285K
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
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Other
Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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