Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0230
Award Date 11/30/17
Potential Completion Date 11/30/21
Potential Value $224K
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
Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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