Grant For Research NNX16AF76G
Award Date 2/1/16
Potential Completion Date 1/31/20
Potential Value $433K
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
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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