Grant For Research NNX15AG60G
Award Date 4/30/15
Potential Completion Date 1/23/20
Potential Value $364K
Federal Agency
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20064, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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