Grant For Research NNX15AP59G
Award Date 7/7/15
Potential Completion Date 7/6/19
Potential Value $859K
Federal Agency
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
Portland, OR 97201, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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