Grant For Research NNX16AB84G
Award Date 11/9/15
Potential Completion Date 2/8/18
Potential Value $609K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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