Grant For Research NNX16AK78G
Award Date 5/26/16
Potential Completion Date 3/8/19
Potential Value $197K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Ultimate Awardee
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77030, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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