Grant For Research NNX16AK17G
Award Date 5/12/16
Potential Completion Date 10/11/16
Potential Value $115K
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
Ithaca, NY, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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