Grant For Research NNX16AE23G
Award Date 2/2/16
Potential Completion Date 6/25/20
Potential Value $339K
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
Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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