Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0111
Award Date 10/19/17
Potential Completion Date 2/12/18
Potential Value $95K
Federal Agency
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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