Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0852
Award Date
4/30/18
Potential Completion Date
4/29/21
Potential Value
$630K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Astronomical Research Institute
Ultimate Awardee
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NAICS Category
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Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Charleston, IL 61920, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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