Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0246
Award Date 1/1/18
Potential Completion Date 12/31/22
Potential Value $1.9M
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
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Other
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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