Grant For Research NNX16AL59G
Award Date 8/9/16
Potential Completion Date 8/8/18
Potential Value $187K
Federal Agency
Awardee
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
Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
Not listed National Interest Action
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