Grant For Research NNX16AJ66G
Award Date 6/1/16
Potential Completion Date 5/31/20
Potential Value $251K
Federal Agency
Ultimate Awardee
NAICS Category
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97201, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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