Grant For Research NNX15AF48G
Award Date 7/1/15
Potential Completion Date 11/18/19
Potential Value $449K
Federal Agency
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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
Fairfax, VA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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