Grant For Research NNX16AQ85G
Award Date 10/1/16
Potential Completion Date 9/30/20
Potential Value $149K
Federal Agency
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No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Major Defense Program
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Other
Place of Performance
Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
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