Grant For Research NNX16AP60G
Award Date 9/1/16
Potential Completion Date 2/10/21
Potential Value $1.2M
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
Davis, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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