Grant For Research 80NSSC17K0742
Award Date 9/29/17
Potential Completion Date 9/27/22
Potential Value $458K
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
Columbia, MD 21046, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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