Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0454
Award Date 3/1/18
Potential Completion Date 2/28/21
Potential Value $685K
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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
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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