Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0121
Award Date 10/18/17
Potential Completion Date 4/11/18
Potential Value $84K
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
San Jose, CA 95131, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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