Grant For Research NNX15AL09G
Award Date 6/1/15
Potential Completion Date 5/31/20
Potential Value $338K
Federal Agency
Awardee
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
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
Not listed Research Type
Not listed Primary Consortia Member
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