Grant For Research NNX16AE24G
Award Date 2/2/16
Potential Completion Date 4/9/19
Potential Value $303K
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
Baltimore, MD 21251, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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Not listed National Interest Action
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