Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0028
Award Date 11/14/17
Potential Completion Date 2/28/20
Potential Value $261K
Federal Agency
Awardee
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
Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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