Grant For Research NNX16AN52G
Award Date 7/19/16
Potential Completion Date 12/20/22
Potential Value $355K
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Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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