Grant For Research NNX15AG80G
Award Date 7/1/15
Potential Completion Date 8/24/17
Potential Value $81K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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