Grant For Research NNX15AK66G
Award Date 7/1/15
Potential Completion Date 4/29/21
Potential Value $840K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
NAICS Category
Not listed Federal Contract Vehicle
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Davis Bacon Act
National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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