Grant For Research 80NSSC17K0736
Award Date 9/27/17
Potential Completion Date 9/26/22
Potential Value $608K
Federal Agency
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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
Pasadena, CA 91107, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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