Grant For Research NNX15AL98G
Award Date 6/3/15
Potential Completion Date 11/15/17
Potential Value $130K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
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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
Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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