Grant For Research NNX16AF42G
Award Date 2/17/16
Potential Completion Date 2/16/19
Potential Value $94K
Federal Agency
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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
Rochester, NY 14623, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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