Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0211
Award Date 12/14/18
Potential Completion Date 1/13/23
Potential Value $500K
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
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Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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