Grant For Research NNX16AD12G
Award Date 1/28/16
Potential Completion Date 5/22/19
Potential Value $500K
Federal Agency
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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
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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