Grant For Research NNX16AF75G
Award Date 3/1/16
Potential Completion Date 2/28/21
Potential Value $386K
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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
Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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