Grant For Research NNX15AM20G
Award Date 6/15/15
Potential Completion Date 9/24/19
Potential Value $130K
Federal Agency
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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