Grant For Research NNX15AW58G
Award Date 9/17/15
Potential Completion Date 5/21/19
Potential Value $228K
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
Newark, DE 19716, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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