Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0040
Award Date 10/17/17
Potential Completion Date 5/9/19
Potential Value $478K
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
Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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