Grant For Research NNX16AP16G
Award Date 8/2/16
Potential Completion Date 2/20/20
Potential Value $667K
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
College Park, MD 20742, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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