Grant For Research NNX16AE08G
Award Date 1/29/16
Potential Completion Date 12/31/24
Potential Value $2.5M
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
NAICS Category
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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
Dallas, TX 75390, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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