Grant For Research NNX15AV80G
Award Date 9/1/15
Potential Completion Date 6/25/20
Potential Value $439K
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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
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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