Grant For Research NNX16AJ54G
Award Date 4/29/16
Potential Completion Date 4/28/21
Potential Value $893K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
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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
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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