Grant For Research NNX15AU44G
Award Date 10/2/15
Potential Completion Date 12/1/20
Potential Value $749K
Federal Agency
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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
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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