Grant For Research NNX15AI39G
Award Date 6/26/15
Potential Completion Date 6/25/21
Potential Value $521K
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
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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