Grant For Research NNX15AH40G
Award Date 8/1/15
Potential Completion Date 7/30/20
Potential Value $358K
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
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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