Grant For Research NNX15AU50G
Award Date 8/21/15
Potential Completion Date 1/15/19
Potential Value $256K
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
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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