Grant For Research NNX16AQ10G
Award Date
8/10/16
Potential Completion Date
8/9/21
Potential Value
$371K
Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Awardee
Planetary Science Institute
Ultimate Awardee
Planetary Science Institute
NAICS Category
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
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