Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0280
Award Date 12/19/17
Potential Completion Date 12/6/20
Potential Value $152K
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
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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