Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0910
Award Date 6/1/18
Potential Completion Date 3/1/19
Potential Value $125K
Federal Agency
Awardee
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
Livermore, CA 94551, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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