Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0105
Award Date 11/8/17
Potential Completion Date 12/31/19
Potential Value $2.7M
Federal Agency
Awardee
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
Del Valle, Austin, TX, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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