Training Grant NNX16AM56H
Award Date 8/1/16
Potential Completion Date 11/29/18
Potential Value $132K
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
Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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