Grant For Research NNX16AF08G
Award Date 3/1/16
Potential Completion Date 6/3/20
Potential Value $566K
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
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Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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