Grant For Research NNX16AD75G
Award Date
1/20/16
Potential Completion Date
1/19/20
Potential Value
$452K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
University Of Washington
Ultimate Awardee
University Of Washington
NAICS Category
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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